A North Korean defector in his 40s has been arrested by police on charges of selling methamphetamine. The case came to light after a man in his 30s confessed to purchasing and using the drug.
According to Yonhap News Agency, on November 4, the Chungnam Cheongyang Police arrested a man identified as A, who is accused of violating drug control laws.
A is alleged to have sold 0.15 grams of methamphetamine to a man identified as B for 400,000 won (approximately $300) at an undisclosed location in Gyeonggi Province in April.
B, who resides in Cheongyang County, reported to the police after using the methamphetamine he purchased from A, admitting to his drug use.
Based on B's testimony, police identified A and tracked him down, ultimately apprehending him in Seoul.
During the investigation, police discovered that A, a North Korean defector, has a history of drug-related offenses. It was also revealed that A and B were acquaintances.
At the time of his arrest, A was not in possession of any other drugs, and drug tests showed no positive results. A reportedly denied the charges during police questioning, claiming he only handed over the drugs he received from an acquaintance and did not sell them.
B, who turned himself in to the police, is currently facing charges related to drug use and is undergoing trial.
Authorities believe A may have been involved in further drug distribution and sales, and they plan to investigate whether he is connected to a larger drug trafficking organization before forwarding the case to prosecutors.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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