I am about to be investigated as a drug courier. I am curious about the sentencing and how to respond.

If you are about to be investigated on charges of being a drug courier, you must be aware that the level of punishment varies significantly depending on the type of drug.

If you transport narcotics containing cannabis components or zolpidem, a sentence of imprisonment for up to 5 years or a fine of up to 50 million won may be imposed.

On the other hand, if you transport psychotropic substances such as methamphetamine or synthetic cannabis, you may be subject to imprisonment for up to 10 years or a fine of up to 100 million won.

In addition, where the act includes importing or exporting, selling, or brokering drugs, a sentence of up to life imprisonment or imprisonment for at least 5 years may be imposed.

As such, because the punishment in drug courier cases is very heavy, it is above all important to thoroughly prepare for the investigator's anticipated questions and your answers at the police stage.

If you carefully secure the relevant evidence together with a specialized attorney and approach the investigation accordingly, this will be of great help in the subsequent investigation and trial process.

Thorough preparation can have a positive effect on the mitigation of the sentence, so we recommend that you obtain professional legal assistance.