'Drug Use Allegations' Yoo Ah-in, Evidence of Habitual Drug Use Revealed

by Choi Taewon

Published 13 Apr.2023 16:24(KST)

As a result of the analysis by the National Forensic Service, it was revealed that actor Yoo Ah-in (real name Eom Hong-sik), who is suspected of drug use, has been habitually using drugs.

Actor Yoo Ah-in (real name Eom Hong-sik), who is accused of drug use, is seen bowing his head as he leaves the Drug Crime Investigation Unit of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency after completing a police investigation on the 27th of last month.
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The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's Narcotics Crime Investigation Unit announced on the 13th that four types of drugs?propofol, ketamine, marijuana, and cocaine?were detected in the 0?3 cm and 3?6 cm sections of Yoo's hair, who is suspected of habitual drug use.

Considering that hair grows about 1 cm per month, detection in the 0?3 cm section suggests drug use within the last three months, and detection in the 3?6 cm section suggests use between three to six months ago. Additionally, since drugs are not detected in hair from just one or two uses, it is believed that the number of times he used drugs was considerable.

Earlier, on February 5th, the police executed a body search warrant for Yoo Ah-in at Incheon International Airport. At that time, a preliminary urine test showed a positive reaction for marijuana, and a detailed analysis was requested from the National Forensic Service. Detailed hair analysis can confirm drug use for up to one year depending on the length of the hair.

Searches were also conducted at Yoo's residence and other locations. On the 7th of last month, the police carried out searches at two locations including Yoo's residence. On the 27th of last month, Yoo was questioned as a suspect. On the 5th of this month, an additional charge was added for purchasing the medical narcotic 'zolpidem' for non-medical purposes, in addition to the four drugs marijuana, propofol, cocaine, and ketamine.