BREAKING: The Rose’s Kim Woo Sung Apprehended At Las Vegas Airport After 400 Grams Of Cocaine Found In Luggage
Kim Woo Sung‘s Kim Woo Sung Kim Woo Sung, the main vocalist of the internationally recognized band The Rose, was detained by U.S. authorities at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas after a significant quantity of illegal drugs was discovered in his possession.
According to a statement from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the incident occurred on the afternoon of Tuesday, October 26, as Kim was preparing to board a flight to Incheon, South Korea. The 31-year-old artist was concluding a short, personal stay in the United States. ’s The discovery was made during a routine baggage check. CBP officers reportedly became suspicious during an inspection and conducted a more thorough search of Kim's luggage. During this search, they allegedly uncovered approximately 400 grams of a white, powdery substance concealed within a hidden compartment of his suitcase. .
The substance was immediately tested and later confirmed to be cocaine, a Schedule II controlled substance. With an estimated street value of over $40,000, the amount is considered well beyond personal use, suggesting potential intent to distribute.
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This was a significant interception by our officers,” a CBP spokesperson commented. “The individual was immediately taken into custody and handed over to federal agents for further processing. Kim Woo Sung was subsequently arrested by agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and is currently being held at a federal detention center. He is expected to face federal charges of drug trafficking, which carry severe penalties, including a mandatory minimum sentence of several years in prison. (The news has sent shockwaves through the K-Pop community, known as Black Roses, who have expressed disbelief and devastation on social media. The Rose, celebrated for their emotive rock sound and close relationship with their fans, recently completed a successful world tour and were reportedly working on new music).
Representatives for The Rose and their agency, Transparent Arts, have not yet released an official statement. This developing story threatens to derail the band's rising global career and has left the future of their activities in serious jeopardy.
We will provide updates on this story as more information becomes available.
