Police Conduct Search and Seizure at Two Locations Including Yoo Ah-in's Residence on Drug Use Allegations

The police have conducted a search and seizure at two locations, including the residence of actor Yoo Ah-in (real name Eom Hong-sik), who is suspected of drug use.

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The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's Narcotics Crime Investigation Unit announced on the 7th that they are carrying out a search and seizure at two locations, including Yoo's residence, on suspicion of habitual drug use.

The National Forensic Service recently informed the police of the results of a detailed analysis showing positive reactions for four types of narcotics?marijuana, propofol, cocaine, and ketamine?in Yoo's hair and other samples. Earlier, on the 5th of last month, the police executed a body search warrant for Yoo Ah-in at Incheon International Airport. At that time, a preliminary urine test showed a positive reaction for marijuana, and a detailed analysis was requested from the National Forensic Service. Hair analysis can confirm drug use for up to one year, depending on the length of the hair.

With the completion of the narcotics analysis by the National Forensic Service, the police plan to summon Yoo as a suspect under the Narcotics Control Act to investigate the circumstances of his drug use. The timing of Yoo's summons is still being coordinated.