Fighting the execution of an arrest warrant for President Yoon
Police charge 'obstruction of the execution of special public affairs' by the head of security and deputy chief
Police Special Forces "interfering with the execution of arrest warrants for military personnel"
There was even a physical fight between the police who tried to execute an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol and the presidential security office trying to prevent it.
Both military police and security officials warned of obstruction of justice against the other party as public officials, which could lead to criminal punishment.
Reporter Jang Ah-young reports.
[Reporter]
Tension flows as employees who appear to be members of the National Police Service, soldiers, and security agencies confront near the main gate of the official residence.
After a while, someone grabs and pushes someone else, and in an instant, the surroundings are buzzing.
During the execution of the arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol, the police and the military security forces under the command of the security service confronted each other and even fought.
The police special investigation team booked the head of the security service and two deputy directors for obstructing the execution of special public affairs and immediately demanded their attendance.
The Army Capital Defense Command is also considering a criminal case, saying it interfered with the execution of arrest warrants.
Earlier, the Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit warned that if the Presidential Security Service prevents the execution of the warrant, it would be a "obstruction of public service execution",
On the contrary, President Yoon warned that the police's execution of the warrant was obstruction of business for the security service.
If military police and security officials are injured, they will be charged with obstructing the execution of special public affairs.
If the charges are admitted, they will be sentenced to more than three years in prison without a fine.
Due to the nature of public official status, if a sentence of probation or higher is confirmed, it may be a reason for disqualification, and pension disadvantages such as reduction of retirement benefits may be received.
Based on the Criminal Procedure Act, the Joint Investigation Headquarters is confronting each other on the grounds that the presidential office's security office is a security zone under the Security Act,
There are concerns that a collision that occurred while performing the original business of
could lead to criminal punishment.
I'm YTN's Jang Ayoung.
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