North Korean police threaten death penalty for fake drug, alcohol trafficking



News North Korean police threaten death penalty for fake drug, alcohol trafficking Officials must not "receive money and goods" from citizens engaged in criminal activities, poster stresses Oliver Hotham December 6, 2019 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News A recent warning posted publicly in North Korea earlier in the year warned citizens of "strict punishment" up to and including execution for engaging in the trafficking of counterfeit medicine and alcohol, a photo obtained by NK News this week revealed. The sign -- spotted at two locations in-country -- was produced and distributed by the Ministry of People's Security (MPS), North Korea's top law enforcement body, and is dated June 11, 2019. A recent warning posted publicly in North Korea earlier in the year warned citizens of "strict punishment" up to and including execution for engaging in the trafficking of counterfeit medicine and alcohol, a photo obtained by NK News this week revealed. The sign -- spotted at two locations in-country -- was produced and distributed by the Ministry of People's Security (MPS), North Korea's top law enforcement body, and is dated June 11, 2019. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korean police threaten death penalty for fake drug, alcohol trafficking

Officials must not "receive money and goods" from citizens engaged in criminal activities, poster stresses

Oliver Hotham December 6, 2019

North Korean police threaten death penalty for fake drug, alcohol trafficking

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A recent warning posted publicly in North Korea earlier in the year warned citizens of "strict punishment" up to and including execution for engaging in the trafficking of counterfeit medicine and alcohol, a photo obtained by NK News this week revealed.

The sign -- spotted at two locations in-country -- was produced and distributed by the Ministry of People's Security (MPS), North Korea's top law enforcement body, and is dated June 11, 2019.

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