South Korean police have arrested seven individuals involved in a drug dealing operation that used cryptocurrency as a payment method. The suspects distributed methamphetamine across the country, with the main suspect hiding drugs in various locations. The police used social media and chat apps to track down the dealer and seized over 186 grams of methamphetamine. The use of cryptocurrency in the narcotics trade is a significant issue in South Korea, with drug smuggling cases increasing. This news comes amid rising scrutiny over politicians' involvement with crypto, as some lawmakers have sold off their assets to distance themselves from cryptocurrency.
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- 2024-09-25
South Korean Police Bust Crypto-Fueled Drug Operation, Seizing $465,000 in Narcotics