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Tuesday, the Incheon Metropolitan Police decided not to charge
the former leader of the K-pop band BIGBANG for alleged drug use
after they had not obtained testimonies to support the charges
against him, Yonhap News Agency reported.
Reuters could not immediately reach the police or G-Dragon for
comment on Wednesday.
G-Dragon, a fashion muse and a writer of many hit songs, had
strongly denied the allegations, showing up at a police station
last month for questioning to prove his innocence.
In a sit-down interview with Yonhap News TV last month, the
35-year-old star again denied any illegal drug use. "I have
never used drugs, received or given drugs from or to anyone," he
said, referring to negative drug test results.
A series of drug charge arrests, including of chaebol heirs and
celebrities, has prompted authorities to vigorously pursue a
crackdown on narcotics and increase customs inspections.
South Korea has tough drug laws, and crimes are typically
punishable by at least six months in prison or up to 14 years
for repeat offenders and dealers.
(Reporting by Ju-min Park; Editing by Ed Davies and Michael
Perry)
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