Large Criminal Activity
Arson and murder linked to drug‑related crime in Daegu
A 26‑year‑old man in Daegu was arrested for brutally killing his girlfriend after a drug‑fueled argument, part of a rising pattern of impulsive drug‑related violent crimes.
On March 31, 2026, South Korean police reported the arrest of a 26‑year‑old man in Daegu who allegedly strangled and stabbed his girlfriend to death during an argument triggered by drug use and jealousy. Investigators stated that the suspect had been using philopon multiple times over two days and was severely addicted, often arriving at work while high. The killing was described as impulsive, occurring amid suspicions over his girlfriend’s relationship with another man. The case highlights broader concerns about drugs fueling secondary crimes such as murder, arson, and reckless driving, with recent national data showing hundreds of such incidents over the past five years.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Daegu, South Korea
- Date added
- 2026-03-31 15:13 UTC
- Added by
- bodglobalapdrt
- Last updated
- 2026-03-31 15:13 UTC
- Source
- Chosun Ilbo (English)
- Connected threats
- Not provided