Editorial photo #12466162 Human Interest

Former Police Chief Addresses Joint Probe Into Incheon Customs Drug Smuggling Allegations

Baek Hae-ryong, former chief superintendent of the Criminal Division at Yeongdeungpo Police Station, delivers a statement outside the Supreme Prosecutors' Office in Seocho District, Seoul, South Korea, on June 12, 2025, regarding the formation of a joint investigation team linked to alleged drug smuggling by Incheon Customs. In 2023, Baek, while investigating drug smugglers in Malaysia, reportedly uncovers evidence implicating an official at Incheon Customs in drug trafficking. He later alleges that senior officials from the Presidential Office under the Yoon Suk Yeol administration, along with high-ranking police and customs authorities, attempt to cover up the case. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #12466162
Date taken: 12 June 2025
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Photographer: Chris Jung/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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