Police step up crackdown on fake uniforms ahead of Halloween
Police will launch a nationwide crackdown on imitation uniforms and equipment ahead of Halloween amid concerns that such items could be used to impersonate officers or disrupt police operations. According to the National Police Agency (NPA) Sunday, the weeklong operation will run from Monday through Nov. 1, targeting the production, sale and distribution of imitation police gear in cooperation…
Authorities will intensify efforts to curb the use of counterfeit police uniforms and equipment in the run-up to Halloween, according to the National Police Agency (NPA). The week-long operation, set to commence on Monday and conclude on November 1st, will involve collaboration among provincial and metropolitan police forces, focusing on the production, sale, and distribution of fake police gear.
Civilian possession or use of official or imitation police uniforms or equipment is punishable by up to six months in prison or fines of up to 3 million won ($2,260).
The intensified crackdown is a response to the 2022 Itaewon crowd crush incident, where individuals dressed in police uniforms were confused with actual officers, complicating rescue operations. Additionally, Korea enforces stricter regulations against the unauthorized wearing of military uniforms, which prohibits civilians from donning official military attire or anything that might cause them to be mistaken for genuine service members.
The ongoing crackdown aims to maintain public safety and ensure that police operations are not impeded by impersonators.
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