South Korea: ultimate Court has held the conviction of 13 years in prison for Poles

The ultimate Court of South Korea kept the conviction of 13 years in prison for a Polish citizen on Thursday,” said the paper “Chosun Ilbo”.

The man was convicted of participating in an organized smuggling from Germany to South Korea. Over 51 kg ketamine and about 69 000 ecstasy tablets with a full black marketplace value of $3.6 million.

In the justification for the final judgment, the judges referred to the gravity of the species of crime. "Drug offences have serious adverse effects on society as a full and require harsh measures," the Court of Appeal, whose position has been completely divided by the ultimate Court.

JG, PAP