Drugs Washed Ashore? Wando Coast Guard Launches Immediate Joint Search

Concerns Grow Over Nationwide Spread After Jeju and Pohang Incidents
Intensive Search Planned for Vulnerable Coastal Areas

Recently, as cases of ketamine being smuggled into the country have been detected along coastal areas such as Jeju Island and Pohang, the Wando Coast Guard has launched a coordinated response with relevant agencies.

On November 20, the Wando Coast Guard announced that it held a "Joint Countermeasure Meeting on Coastal Drug Response" to alleviate public anxiety and prevent similar incidents from occurring.

Ketamine disguised as tea packaging. Provided by Wando Coast Guard

The meeting was attended by 11 organizations, including the Wando Coast Guard, Wando County, Haenam Police Station, Mokpo Customs, and the Army Coastal Surveillance Unit (TOD).

The participating agencies discussed recent cases of drug discoveries along the coast and their current status, procedures and reporting systems to be followed when drugs are found, and promotional strategies to encourage effective reporting.

In particular, the agencies detailed a joint search plan, including the use of the Ocean Current Observation System to identify vulnerable coastal zones where drug drift is suspected and to strengthen surveillance systems.

A representative from the Wando Coast Guard stated, "Recently, there have been repeated cases in other regions where ketamine was disguised as tea packaging. We will maintain a state of readiness by working closely with relevant agencies to prevent similar cases from occurring in the Wando area."

The official also urged, "If you find any suspicious items along the coast, do not open them and report them immediately to the Wando Coast Guard."

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