[Exclusive] "Bleeding During Suicide Attempt"... Two Men and Women Caught Using Drugs at Hotel

Two Arrested for Drug Use Following Hotel Report
Charged with Violation of the Narcotics Control Act

[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Sehee] A woman in her 20s and a man in his 30s were arrested by the police for using drugs at a hotel located in Seongdong-gu, Seoul.

On the 29th, the Seongdong Police Station in Seoul announced that they have detained and are investigating Ms. A, a woman in her 20s, and Mr. B, a man in his 30s, on charges of violating the Narcotics Control Act.

Mr. B, while staying at a hotel in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, around 8:30 PM on the 17th, requested help from the hotel staff, saying "there is a person attempting suicide" after Ms. A showed hallucination symptoms following drug use. Upon receiving this information, the hotel staff immediately reported it to 112.

The responding police suspected drug use as Mr. B mentioned the word "ice," a term referring to methamphetamine, during his statement. After questioning Mr. B, the police obtained a confession. At the time of the response, Ms. A was bleeding from her mouth, and Mr. B was shirtless. Additionally, a large number of bottled water containers were found in the room. The police seized 2.94 grams of methamphetamine from Mr. B.

The police stated, "We responded after receiving a report from the hotel," and added, "We are currently investigating on charges of violating the Narcotics Control Act."