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OK By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korean customs authorities said Monday they seized 180 kilograms of illegal drugs at the border in the first quarter of the year. The Korea Customs Service building (Yonhap) khj@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles Drug smuggling attempts by air travelers triple in 2025 Record 5.16 mln packs of smuggled cigarettes seized in joint overseas operations: customs office Record 3,000 kgs of illegal drugs seized at border this year: customs agency Keywords #drug smuggling Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel BTS to drop 'Come Over,' exclusive new track on 'Arirang' LP (URGENT) BTS earns 7th No. 1 song on the Billboard singles chart with 'Swim' (LEAD) (News Focus) With 'Arirang,' BTS proves endurance beyond long break Lee voices hope for peace in Easter message Most Saved Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel (LEAD) Trump calls on countries to 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz, or buy it from U.S. (3rd LD) Lee says S. Korea Military helicopter mistakenly enters DMZ during wildfire operation last month (LEAD) BTS tops Billboard albums chart for 2nd week with 'Arirang,' a first in K-pop Trump threatens to strike Iran power plants if Strait of Hormuz not reopened by Tuesday evening Seoul cites differing circumstances of ships, countries after Japan-linked vessels transit Strait of Hormuz Most Viewed More Most Viewed Photos N. Korea's premier inspects cement factory BTS-themed musical fountain Black Eagles in Yeouido Cherry blossom festival prev Customs agency seizes 180 kg of illegal drugs at border in Q1 Next Customs agency seizes 180 kg of illegal drugs at border in Q1

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By Kim Han-joo
SEOUL, April 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korean customs authorities said Monday they seized 180 kilograms of illegal drugs at the border in the first quarter of the year.
A total of 302 narcotics cases were detected between January and March, according to the Korea Customs Service (KCS). While the total volume of drugs seized fell 5 percent from a year earlier, the number of cases rose 13 percent on-year.
By method of transport, smuggling via air travelers showed the sharpest increase, with 178 cases totaling 64 kg in the cited period.
Compared with the same period last year, the number of cases surged 128 percent, while the volume increased 78 percent, the agency said.
In contrast, drug smuggling through express cargo and international mail declined.
By drug type, methamphetamine accounted for the largest share at 124 kg, followed by new synthetic drugs at 32 kg and cannabis at 9 kg.
The Korea Customs Service building (Yonhap)
khj@yna.co.kr
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