World · East Asia & Pacific · 1 hr ago
Seoul Halloween Eve Drug Checks Find No Violations
Police, firefighters and local officials checked Seoul nightlife areas late at night on the eve of Halloween.
The checks took place in major entertainment districts, including Gangnam and Yongsan.
The joint operation focused on drug-related violations.
Halloween was due to be observed on October 31.
Officials found no violations during the checks.
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Police found no drug-related violations during a joint crackdown in Seoul nightlife districts on the eve of Halloween.
The inspections took place Friday night at eight clubs in Gangnam, Seocho and Yongsan.
Police, fire authorities and municipal authorities cooperated in the crackdown.
Police said the inspections focused on clubs, entertainment venues and areas with many foreigners where large crowds were expected.
- Who
- Seoul police, working with fire and municipal authorities.
- What
- A joint drug crackdown found no violations.
- When
- Friday night, Oct. 30, the eve of Halloween.
- Where
- Eight clubs in the Seoul districts of Gangnam, Seocho and Yongsan.
- Why
- To check nightlife venues and areas where large crowds were expected for Halloween.
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Police inspected eight clubs in Gangnam, Seocho and Yongsan during a joint drug crackdown.
Police reported that no drug-related violations had been found.
- Inspections
- Eight clubs
- Districts
- Gangnam, Seocho and Yongsan
- Result
- No drug-related violations found
- Cooperation
- Police, fire authorities and municipal authorities
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What people are saying
Ahead of Halloween, we conducted crackdowns focusing on clubs, entertainment venues, and areas with high concentrations of foreigners, where large crowds are expected.
We will continue to strengthen inspections and crackdown activities in vulnerable areas.