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CIO launched 16 days ago
First cannabis smuggling arrest
In short
The Central Investigation Office (CIO) made its first arrest of a suspect 16 days after launch.
The suspect is a Southeast Asian man who tried to smuggle 2.5 kg of cannabis into Korea hidden in international mail.
The CIO, launched on October 2, is investigating six major crimes including drug trafficking.
Key facts
| When | An arrest warrant was issued on the afternoon of October 18. The CIO was launched on October 2. |
|---|---|
| Who | The Seoul CIO's Drug Investigation Division investigated a Southeast Asian national, A. |
| What | A is suspected of attempting to bring 2.5 kg of cannabis into Korea hidden in international mail packages. |
| How | After emergency arrest, an arrest warrant was requested to the Incheon District Court on October 17 and approved on October 18. |
What it means for me
Direct impact is limited for general readers, but it demonstrates the drug investigation agency beginning operations.
