Police Conduct Intensive Crackdown on Violent Theft and Everyday Violence

The National Police Agency's National Investigation Headquarters announced on the 31st that it will conduct intensive crackdowns on violent theft and everyday violence threatening the safe daily lives of the public until June.

The National Investigation Headquarters Special Investigation Unit of the National Police Agency requested Kim Shin, Family Director of the Presidential Security Service, to appear on the 14th on charges of obstruction of special official duties, but he did not attend that day. Director Kim is accused of obstructing the High-ranking Officials' Crime Investigation Agency and police's attempt to execute an arrest warrant for President Yoon Seok-yeol on the 3rd. Photo by Jo Yong-jun

In cases of violent theft and stolen goods crimes, the plan is to swiftly apprehend criminals, verify additional crimes and habitual offenses, and trace the distribution routes of stolen goods. By seizing and provisionally confiscating discovered stolen items as a principle, substantial recovery for victims will be ensured.

Regarding everyday violence, crackdowns will be conducted on extortion, assault, and property damage in places such as shops and markets, strictly punishing acts that infringe on the livelihoods of small business owners. Violent acts involving weapons will be subject to detention investigations as a rule, and the necessity of separation measures such as emergency hospitalization will be actively reviewed through detailed analysis of abnormal motive crimes and assessment of mental illness history.

A police official stated, “Violent theft and violence are crimes directly related to the safety of the public,” adding, “For high-risk cases where the damage is severe or there is concern about recidivism or retaliation, available personnel such as the Criminal Mobile Unit will be actively deployed for swift resolution, and we will also do our best to restore damages and protect victims.”

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