Customs officer recognized for thwarting major narcotics syndicate

“An officer stationed at the Gwangju Customs office has been named the national agency’s Officer of the Month for April after orchestrating a massive, multi-agency narcotics bust. The honor went to investigator Lee Gwang-ju. While serving in a district that happens to share his name made for a bit of office coincidence, Lee’s real-life detective work helped catch international drug smugglers. According to agency officials, Lee’s streak began when he flagged a suspicious express cargo shipment using independent intelligence analysis. His hunch paid off, leading investigators to intercept 5 kilograms of methamphetamine hidden inside the delivery. But he didn't stop there. Working with local law enforcement, Lee tracked the delivery destinations and set up a coordinated sting operation. The trap successfully snared the alleged ringleader on the ground in Korea, netting an additional 18 kilograms of meth. The total haul amounted to 23 kilograms. To put the significance of the seizure into perspective, 23 kilograms of methamphetamine represents roughly 760,000 individual doses, carrying a

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