The National Forensic Service of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety reported on the 25th that it detected a new type of narcotic that has not been reported domestically or internationally. The National Forensic Service also revealed the chemical structure of the substance.
The new narcotic detected by the National Forensic Service is 2-fluoro-2-oxo PCPr. It is a derivative of phencyclidine (PCP), known for its hallucinogenic effects. This narcotic is referred to as "angel dust" and is said to cause hallucinations, delusions, and violent behavior when abused.
It is also a narcotic that has recently been confirmed to be trending in the country. According to the National Forensic Service, a substance similar to this narcotic was detected on a police officer who died after falling while attending a drug meeting in an apartment in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, last year.
The National Forensic Service also confirmed that this narcotic is circulating throughout the country, including in Seoul, Cheonan, and Jeonbuk, using social media (SNS) and other platforms.
Lee Bong-woo, director of the National Forensic Service, said, "As we are at the forefront of exploring narcotics trends in the country, we will continue to strive to strengthen our narcotics analysis capabilities through the development of advanced analytical technologies and sharing information with related agencies."