Next Tuesday (14th) Summons Investigation Notice
It was confirmed on the 7th that the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency’s Drug Crime Investigation Unit is conducting a search and seizure at the residence of actor Yoo Ah-in (37, real name Um Hong-sik), who is suspected of habitual drug use.
According to the police, the investigation team sent investigators to Yoo Ah-in’s Hannam-dong home this afternoon to carry out a search and seizure.
It is also reported that the police informed that they would summon Yoo Ah-in for questioning next Tuesday (the 14th).
On the 17th of last month, the police were informed by the National Institute of Scientific Investigation (National Forensic Service) that Yoo Ah-in’s hair had tested positive for four types of drugs, including hemp, propofol, cocaine, and ketamine.
Previously, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency’s Drug Crime Investigation Unit executed a body search warrant for Yoo Ah-in, who entered Incheon International Airport from the United States on the 5th of last month, and conducted a simple urine test. In addition, urine and hair were collected and requested for precise analysis by the National Forensic Service.
Afterwards, the National Forensic Service notified the police of the analysis results, saying that Yoo Ah-in’s urine at the time tested positive for cannabis and that propofol, cocaine, and ketamine were detected in his hair.
A total of 4 types of narcotics suspected of being used by Yoo Ah-in are marijuana, propofol, cocaine, and ketamine. Cocaine is also considered one of the ‘three major drugs’ along with methamphetamine and heroin.
In 2021 alone, it was investigated that Yoo Ah-in was prescribed propofol 4497mL on a total of 73 occasions at various hospitals in downtown Seoul. Yoo Ah-in did not explain the use of cocaine, but added that the use of ketamine was for medical purposes.
In this regard, the police are confirming the reason for the prescription of ketamine against the hospital that Yoo Ah-in visited. In addition, 460,000 text messages obtained from Yoo Ah-in’s cell phone over the past eight years are being analyzed to investigate drug purchases and medication routes.
Reporter Lee Bo-hee
