Lee Seon-gyun Rapid Test 'Negative'... "Collected Hair and Urine Sent to National Forensic Service"

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Actor Lee Seon-gyun (48), who is suspected of drug charges, tested 'negative' in a preliminary reagent test.

The Narcotics Crime Investigation Division of the Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency announced on the afternoon of the 28th that they summoned Lee on suspicion of marijuana and psychotropic drugs under the Narcotics Control Act and investigated him for about 1 hour and 10 minutes, and the preliminary reagent test result was 'negative.'

The police obtained a search warrant for Lee's body from the court on the 25th and conducted the preliminary reagent test on the same day. The preliminary test usually reacts if drugs have been used within 5 to 10 days. Considering the lower accuracy of the preliminary test, the police plan to send Lee's hair and urine samples to the National Forensic Service for a detailed analysis.

A police official said, "It is expected to take about a month to get the detailed test results," adding, "We will determine whether drugs were used, as well as the type and frequency." The police also seized Lee's mobile phone and vehicle.

On the day, Lee refused to testify regarding the drug use allegations and ended the investigation after about an hour, then went home. When leaving the police station, he told reporters, "Today, I voluntarily submitted my mobile phone and responded to the necessary requests for the next formal investigation," adding, "I will sincerely answer as the police said they will call me again soon."

Lee Seon-gyun (48), who is suspected of drug charges, appeared on the afternoon of the 28th at the Narcotics Crime Investigation Division office of the Incheon Police Agency located in Nonhyeon Police Station, Incheon, responding to questions from the press. Photo by Park Hye-sook/hsp0664@

Earlier, Lee complied with the police summons and appeared at the Narcotics Crime Investigation Division office of the Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency located at the Nonhyeon Police Station in Incheon. Lee said, "I sincerely apologize for causing great disappointment to many people by being involved in such an unfortunate incident," and "I will sincerely cooperate with the investigation with a truthful attitude."

He added, "I am sorry to my family who is enduring such painful suffering at this moment," and "Once again, I sincerely apologize to everyone." Wearing a suit, Lee got out of a black van and bowed his head several times to express his apology.

Lee is suspected of using various types of drugs, including marijuana, at the Seoul residence of A (29, female), a manager of an entertainment establishment, since early this year. Earlier, the police detected Lee's involvement while confirming intelligence that drugs were being distributed at a membership-only room salon in Gangnam, Seoul.

Meanwhile, the Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency has identified a total of 10 people, including Lee and singer G-Dragon (35, real name Kwon Ji-yong), as suspects in the drug investigation. A police official said, "We will consider summoning G-Dragon after supplementary investigation," adding, "Currently, none of the individuals under internal investigation have been booked."

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