86 Arrested Over Two Days,
Analysis of Collected Evidence Underway
The police have formed a dedicated investigation team regarding the violent incident at the Seoul Western District Court involving supporters of President Yoon Seok-yeol.
The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency stated on the 19th, "We have organized a dedicated investigation team led by the head of the investigation department," and added, "We plan to thoroughly investigate the illegal acts that occurred at the Western District Court over the past two days and impose strict punishment."
The police arrested a total of 86 people on the spot from the 18th, when the detention hearing was held, to the 19th, when warrants were issued. On the 18th, 40 people were detained on charges including assaulting police officers, trespassing over the Western District Court fence, and attacking vehicles of the High-ranking Officials' Crime Investigation Division (Gongu-cheo). On the 19th, immediately after the warrants were issued, 46 people were caught in the act for breaking through police lines, trespassing over fences to enter the court, and damaging various property.
The police designated one team from the Criminal Mobile Unit to analyze the footage collected over the two days and identify additional participants. The police stated, "We plan to pursue all additional illegal actors as well as those who instigated or aided them to the very end."
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