A Russian national suspected of driving under the influence of marijuana has been arrested by police. Authorities conducted an investigation after the individual tested positive for marijuana in a preliminary drug test and have requested further analysis from the National Forensic Service to confirm the substance use.
According to Yonhap News Agency, on November 3, the Incheon Yeonsu Police Station reported that they apprehended a man in his 40s, identified as A, on charges of violating drug control laws and immigration regulations. He has been handed over to immigration authorities.
A is accused of driving while under the influence of marijuana on a road in Yeonsu District, Incheon, on October 28.
Police received a report related to drug use at around 2:40 p.m. that day and tracked the vehicle, apprehending A approximately three hours later.
After collecting a urine sample from A for a preliminary drug test, police confirmed a positive result for marijuana.
During the process of verifying A's identity through his driver's license, authorities discovered that he was an illegal immigrant whose stay in the country had expired.
Police applied for an arrest warrant for A, but the prosecution requested further investigation into the allegations before proceeding with the warrant.
A police official stated, “We have requested an analysis from the National Forensic Service to accurately confirm the drug use.”
* This article has been translated by AI.
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