Yoo Jae-seok, "Drugs cost as much as a pizza," shocked by warning from an active-duty police officer [You Quiz on the Block]

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An active-duty police officer warned of the severity of drug crimes that have infiltrated daily life.

On the 15th, Inspector Son Hee-min, head of a drug crime investigation team, appeared on tvN's variety program 'You Quiz on the Block' and revealed behind-the-scenes details of recent drug crimes causing social upheaval.

That day, Inspector Son stated that the estimated number of domestic drug users reaches 650,000, saying, "While serving in my current position, I had a moment to realize the severity. There was a woman who collapsed after being injected with propofol via syringe at a Gangnam hanbok store," stirring up the scene.

He pointed out that the drug problem among young people in their 20s and 30s is serious, stating, "The trend of younger ages involved in drug crimes is clear. As of last year, 59.4% of all drug offenders were in their 20s or 30s. If this continues, it could become 'Zombie Land' like Philadelphia in the United States."

Regarding why drugs have become normalized, he said, "The unit price of drugs has dropped significantly. For methamphetamine, the price for a single dose is around 20,000 to 30,000 won. Some people say that drugs cost as much as a pizza. As the psychological barrier lowers and prices drop, accessibility has improved."

Inspector Son also revealed that he obtained a lawyer's license to enhance his expertise in drug investigations, surprising viewers.

He explained, "Before taking on drug-related duties, I worked at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's Financial Crime Investigation Division, investigating large-scale securities crime cases. Many lawyers from major law firms came, and I felt they somewhat looked down on us. After seeing a team leader who was a lawyer engage in meticulous legal battles with them, I thought I should become someone equipped with expertise to give clear instructions and set investigation directions, so I enrolled in law school."

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