Police, Yoo Ah-in drug investigation... Application for Arrest Warrant
Court "Nam Tae-hyeon and Seo Min-jae, no fear of escape"
“Attitude of reflection is important during the investigation… Heavy punishment possible in case of conviction”
Court "Nam Tae-hyeon and Seo Min-jae, no fear of escape"
“Attitude of reflection is important during the investigation… Heavy punishment possible in case of conviction”
Actor Yoo Ah-in's arrest will be decided next week. It has been about 100 days since the police began investigating Yoo Ah-in for drugs. On the other hand, singer Nam Tae-hyun and broadcaster Seo Min-jae escaped arrest. The criteria for determining the direction of the investigation of the three were 'possibility of escape' and 'concern about destroying evidence'.
The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's Drug Crime Investigation Unit is requesting an arrest warrant for Yoo Ah-in on charges of administering five types of narcotics, including hemp, propofol, cocaine, ketamine, and zolpidem (violation of the Narcotics Control Act).
Yoo Ah-in continues to deny his crimes. Accordingly, the police judged that there is a possibility that Yoo Ah-in could destroy the evidence. The reason why the police took the lead with the arrest investigation is not only for the condemnation of an individual who is an infant.
It is an investigation related to the use of cocaine, which is called the 'three major drugs'. It is an event that can identify the distribution process, the seller or the delivery plan. It is explained that it is important to secure Yoo Ah-in as a new recruit even in order to eradicate drug crimes in all directions.
During the summoning process, a 'satba fight' broke out between the police and Yoo Ah-in. When the original police attendance date became known to the media, Yoo Ah-in's side raised their voice, saying, "It's actually an open investigation," and demanded a schedule delay.
The police hinted at the possibility of arrest if he did not comply with the investigation. In the end, Yoo Ah-in, who was summoned again, had to undergo an intense 21-hour investigation in the second summons investigation. Yoo Ah-in is charged with 5 types of drugs: marijuana, propofol, cocaine, ketamine, and zolpidem. All drugs except for hemp are denied charges themselves. In addition, the police's 'possibility of issuing an arrest warrant' such as the words and actions shown during the investigation was an expected scenario.
On the other hand, the case of Nam Tae-hyeon and Seo Min-jae is different. The two are accused of 'dosing methamphetamine'. Recently, the Seoul Western District Court rejected the arrest warrant for them. It is an explanation that it is difficult to say that the residence is fixed and there is a fear of destroying evidence and fleeing.
The 'arrest standards' for drug crimes have not changed. Don Spike, who possessed and administered 30g (1000 doses) of Philopon, was arrested. The reason was fear of escape. Broadcaster Robert Harley admitted to drug charges in front of police and reporters. At the time, the drug investigation into Robert Harley was conducted without detention.
As shown in the previous case, the criterion for arrest is ultimately the attitude of the suspect. The nature of the crime is also important, but what determines the outcome is the sincerity of the investigation. However, it will not be easy for Yoo Ah-in to show remorse when he is denying the charges.
An official from the legal profession explained, "It is very important to have an attitude of self-reflection during the investigation process. However, in the case of Yoo Ah-in, he is denying all charges except for cannabis.
Reporter Yoon Jun-ho, Ten Asia delo410@tenasia.co.kr