A civil servant working in local government in the metropolitan area has been apprehended for his role as a drug courier. The Anti-Drug Crime Joint Investigation Headquarters, led by Kim Bong-hyun, announced the arrest and prosecution of a 37-year-old civil servant, identified as Mr. G, and his cohabitant, Ms. B, for violating drug control laws. They are accused of acting as drug couriers, known as 'drug drafters', from mid-December of last year, hiding or collecting about 6 grams of methamphetamine at six different locations for approximately a month.

Mr. G, whose job involves managing road cleaning vehicles, exploited his knowledge of CCTV locations acquired through his frequent outdoor duties to pick up narcotics in areas devoid of surveillance. The investigation into his activities began in early December when single low-level drug drafters were arrested under undercover operations, leading to the sequential apprehension and prosecution of six drafters, all operating within the same ring predominantly in the southern Gyeonggi province region. Mr. G reportedly received roughly 12 million won in virtual assets as compensation for his clandestine operations.

Additionally, Mr. G was found in possession of 11 grams of methamphetamine, and it has been reported that he also used the drug himself. The Joint Investigation Headquarters plans to continue its investigation into drug traffickers and others involved in this case, indicating a larger network of drug-related activities in the area. The use of public office for criminal activities raises significant questions about internal controls in government positions, especially concerning those with access to public oversight tools such as CCTV, which were exploited in this instance.