Police officer in S. Korea investigated for trying to board plane with live rounds

A police officer from South Korea's Gyeonggi Province is currently under investigation for attempting to board a plane with live ammunition. Jeju Island police confirmed on July 3 that the officer, in his 30s, was carrying two bullets but no firearm at the time.

The incident occurred around 8:40 PM local time on June 28 at Jeju Airport. The officer was about to board a flight bound for Gimpo Airport. Officials at Gimpo Airport had not detected the bullets in his luggage when he initially traveled to Jeju on June 26.

An analysis by the National Forensic Service identified the bullets as being for a .38-caliber pistol, a standard-issue firearm for most South Korean police officers. The police are investigating the exact reason why the officer was carrying the live ammunition.

The officer reportedly told investigators that he received the bullets from a former colleague who had recently retired. South Korea enforces strict regulations regarding the carrying of firearms and ammunition, with police officers typically required to store their personal weapons at their station's armory.

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He told police that he received the bullets from his former colleague, who retired recently.