'Strange Smell in Movie Theater Restroom'... 50-Year-Old Arrested for Smoking Marijuana

A man in his 50s was arrested by the police for smoking marijuana in a restroom of a movie theater in Seoul.

The Gangbuk Police Station in Seoul announced on the 17th that they have detained and are investigating Mr. A (52) on charges of violating the Narcotics Control Act.

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Mr. A is suspected of inhaling marijuana in the restroom of a movie theater in Mia-dong, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul, at around 9:55 p.m. the previous day before watching a movie.

The police responded to a report of a "suspicious smell coming from the screening room" and arrested Mr. A as he was leaving the theater based on witness statements.

During the police investigation, Mr. A reportedly admitted, "I smoked marijuana in the restroom before watching the movie."

The police confiscated powdered marijuana leaves that Mr. A had and plan to further investigate the source of the drugs and the frequency of use.

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