Yoo Ah-in, "Investigation of medical records and hospital and clinic personnel"

Yoo Ah-in, who is suspected of drug use, is expected to be summoned to the police soon.

At a regular press conference held at the police headquarters in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul on the 6th, Police Commissioner Yoon Hee-geun said, "We expect to investigate the subject (Yoo Ah-in) soon."

He added, "The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency is conducting an investigation. We are analyzing the medical records of the subject and investigating hospital and clinic officials."

Recently, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety requested the police to investigate, saying that Yoo Ah-in administered 4,497 mL of propofol 73 times from January 4, 2021 to December 23, 2021. On February 5, the police executed a search and seizure warrant for Yoo Ah-in's body at Incheon International Airport and conducted a quick urine test. As a result of analysis by the National Institute of Scientific Investigation, it was reported that three types of narcotic substances were detected in Yoo Ah-in's hair.

Propofol, which was suspected of habitual use, as well as marijuana, which tested positive in urine, and another third drug were detected. The third drug ingredients were cocaine and ketamine. Cocaine is highly addictive and hallucinogenic, so it is called one of the three major drugs along with methamphetamine and heroin. In addition, it was confirmed that medical staff were concerned about the frequent administration of propofol in several hospitals.

Kang Min-kyung, Ten Asia reporter kkk39@tenasia.co.kr