BI arrests South Korean fugitive wanted for drug activities

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has arrested a South Korean fugitive, Choi Sol, who is wanted in Seoul for illegal drug activities.

Choi was apprehended on October 4 at the BI main office in Manila after receiving a tip.

He is wanted by South Korean authorities for violating drug control laws, specifically for allegedly operating a Telegram chatroom to sell drugs like hemp cartridges and cocaine.

The drug operations are reported to have earned over 10 million won, equivalent to about $7,000.

Choi, who has been the subject of an Interpol red notice for two years, will be deported for overstaying and being an undesirable fugitive.

His passport has been revoked, and he is currently detained at the BI Warden Facility in Taguig City awaiting deportation.