32 booked, 13 detained over alleged distribution of newly classified narcotic etomidate
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Source: South Korea
Published: 2026-08-20 17:08 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, South Korea, Crime & Justice
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SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- Police said Thursday they have booked 32 individuals, with 13 of them in detention, for allegedly smuggling, distributing or administering etomidate, a sleep anesthetic newly classified as a narcotic six months ago.
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