A South Korean fugitive believed to be the leader of an illegal drug syndicate in his home country is now detained in a Bureau of Immigration (BI) detention facility following his arrest on July 18, 2024.

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(Photo from the Bureau of Immigration)

The South Korean, identified as Kim Jinsu, 45, was arrested by the BI Fugitive Search Unit in F.B. Harrison Street Pasay City.

According to authorities in South Korea, Kim led a drug syndicate in their country that illegally imported and sold illegal drugs worth more than five billion won or $3.6 million.

He is also reportedly involved in smuggling 6 kilograms of methamphetamine, 1.5 kilograms of synthetic drugs, and 3,000 ecstasy tablets into Korea using drug mules.

Kim has a warrant of arrest from the Daejeon City District Court in South Korea after being charged with violating the South Korean Narcotics Control Act.

Preparations are underway for Kim's deportation, and he has also been blacklisted by Philippine Immigration.