They have been referred to prosecutors but have so far not been detained.
SEOUL: Seventeen American soldiers stationed in South Korea are being investigated by the local police for “alleged illegal drug behaviour”, the US Forces Korea said today.
Two women, a South Korean and a Filipina, involved in the case have been arrested for allegedly smuggling drugs from the US through military mail, South Korea’s Yonhap news agency reported.The 17 American soldiers have been referred to prosecutors and could face charges but have not been detained, Yonhap said.
“US Forces Korea is aware of the Korean national police’s investigation of 17 soldiers for alleged illegal drug behavior and misuse of the military mail system,” the USFK said in a statement today.South Korean police have seized drug sales proceeds of US$12,850 as well as 80ml of synthetic cannabis and other related material from the suspects, according to Yonhap.
Consumption, possession or sale of illegal substances are criminal offences under South Korea’s tough illicit drugs legislation. Smoking synthetic cannabis, which is classified as one of the most strictly regulated psychoactive substances in South Korea, is a crime punishable by up to 10 years in prison or a fine of 100 million won.USFK said it “does not condone any behaviours among its personnel that violate South Korean laws, rules or directives” and that it “supports this investigation”.Subscribe to our newsletter and get news delivered to your mailbox.
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