The Gwangju Gwangsan Police Station announced on the 14th that they had apprehended a man in his 40s, referred to as Mr. A, as a flagrant offender on charges of making special threats and violating the Road Traffic Act after he threatened a citizen with a weapon while driving under the influence.
According to the police, at around 10:20 p.m. the previous day in Jangdeok-dong, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, Mr. A is accused of threatening Mr. B, who was following his car, by brandishing a weapon. At the time, Mr. A’s vehicle was reportedly swerving on the road, prompting Mr. B to suspect drunk driving and follow him.
The police, who responded to the report, arrested Mr. A at the scene. A breathalyzer test revealed that Mr. A’s blood alcohol concentration was at a level warranting license revocation. The police are investigating the exact circumstances of the incident.
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