On June 23, the Gyeonggi Suwon Gwonseon Police announced the emergency arrest of a man in his 30s, identified as A, on charges of violating drug control laws.
A is accused of wandering near a bus stop in an apartment complex in Gwonseon District, Suwon, under the influence of drugs around 12:30 p.m. on June 21. A video recorded by a witness shows A hunched over with his arms hanging limply for an extended period.
The video quickly spread on social media under titles like 'Suwon Drug Incident,' prompting online speculation about drug use.
After the video gained traction, police analyzed nearby closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage and located A. A preliminary drug test conducted later confirmed positive results for some substances, leading to his emergency arrest that morning.
However, police stated that they have not yet confirmed whether A used other types of new or synthetic drugs. Preliminary drug tests can identify certain substances like methamphetamine, but distinguishing new and synthetic drugs is reportedly challenging.
A has denied the allegations during police questioning. Authorities plan to request a detailed examination from the National Forensic Service to determine if additional drug use occurred.
Based on the investigation results, police will consider whether to apply for an arrest warrant.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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