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FBI arrests drunk Korean doctor for disorderly conduct on plane

By Korea Herald

Published : April 26, 2016 - 11:49

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A South Korean doctor, who was on a flight from Busan to Guam, was arrested by the FBI for getting drunk, smoking and throwing a fit inside the plane, reports said Tuesday.

The passenger, identified as Kwon, 40, was taken by the FBI immediately after the Korean Air flight touched down at Guam’s Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport on April 16. Guam is part of U.S. territory.

Reports said Kwon, after drinking five cans of beer during the flight, smoked inside a restroom. When approached and warned by the flight attendants, Kwon reportedly lashed out and demanded two more cans of beer. When refused, Kwon reportedly grabbed the purser by the collar, threatening violence. Four or five other passengers jumped in to suppress Kwon and, after about 10 minutes of scuffle, he was put under control with the use of a stun gun by one of the flight attendants. Reports said one of the flight attendants suffered bruising in the back and chest.

Kwon was reported to Guam’s authorities and was immediately taken upon arrival.

Reports from Guam said Kwon was indicted on April 20. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)
 
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