Airport customs official reapplies for search warrant on suspicion of drug smuggling conspiracy = South Korea

South Korean police have reapplied for a search warrant against a customs official suspected of helping a multinational drug organization smuggle methamphetamine.
According to the Yeongdeungpo Police Station in Seoul, South Korea, on the 25th, police conducted a special investigation.
Financial accounts and customs surveillance cameras of four customs officials at Incheon International Airport, who were charged with violating the Act on Aggravated Punishment of Criminal Offenses, violating the Narcotics Control Act, and obstructing the execution of official duties due to violations.
, re-applied for a search warrant to investigate the scene. Police applied for a search warrant to check for collusion between drug organizations and customs officials, but the prosecution rejected the request on October 20th.
If a warrant is issued in this re-application, the police are expected to focus on securing concrete evidence. Regarding the purpose of reapplying for a warrant, a police official said, ``Recently, the department in charge of drug investigation has been changed, and
"We made efforts to reinforce the materials regarding the necessity and provide concrete explanations," he said, adding, "Although I cannot provide specifics, we have also applied for an additional warrant."
Police arrested 26 members of South Korean, Chinese, and Malaysian organizations who smuggled 72 kg of Methamphetamine manufactured in Malaysia;
While four people were detained and investigated, this was the first time that suspicions of customs officials' involvement were mentioned. Six members of the Malaysian organization entered Incheon International Airport on January 27th this year with a total of 24 kg of Methamphetamine attached to their bodies.
However, during their investigation, the police secured a statement stating that ``there was help from customs officials.'' Customs officials escorted Malaysian members to a separate corridor rather than the official security gate.
Police believe he may have committed suicide. Before entering the country, drug gang members are told by local drug groups, ``If Korean customs sees you, they will guide you separately, so you don't need to worry.''
It was revealed that one of the members of the organization made specific statements, such as when he hesitated at the inspection table upon entering the country, and a customs official sent him a signal, telling him to "pass through quickly."
They reportedly identified three customs officials during a customs field investigation at Incheon Airport, and also looked at photos of one person who was away at the time.
Customs officials, on the other hand, strongly deny the charges. Ko Kwang-hyo, the head of the Customs Service, also attended the National Assembly audit on the 12th of this month and said, ``Probability seems low given the circumstances.''
Meanwhile, police have learned that this multinational drug organization brought 18kg of methamphetamine to Kime (Gimhae) Airport three times this February, and are expanding related investigations. They take methamphetamine
It was investigated that the two had entered the country disguised as a married couple.