Police Officer Under Investigation for Drunk Driving on Police Day

A current-duty police officer who was caught driving under the influence early this morning (October 21), which is Police Day, is currently under police investigation.

The Jeonbuk Provincial Police Agency stated that around 2:00 a.m. today, a police officer in his 30s, Senior Policeman A, crashed his car into a drainage ditch beside a rice paddy while driving under the influence.

At the time, Senior Policeman A was driving to the police SWAT team office after having a drinking gathering with colleagues.

There were no passengers with Senior Policeman A at the time of the accident, and no casualties or property damage occurred.

Senior Policeman A left the vehicle at the scene after the accident, and SWAT team members who came to work in the morning discovered the vehicle and moved it.

After verifying the owner of the vehicle, the police launched an investigation into Senior Policeman A. He reportedly stated initially that he had not been drinking.

However, as his blood alcohol concentration level measured in the range for license suspension during the breathalyzer test, it was found that he admitted to the drunk driving.

The police plan to book Senior Policeman A on charges of drunk driving and initiate an internal inspection.

An official from the Jeonbuk Provincial Police Agency said, "We are deeply regretful that an unsavory incident occurred on Police Day, when officers should be setting an example more than ever."

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