Adolescent apprehended, accused of pilfering a gold necklace to finance gambling endeavors

In the city of Gwangju, South Korea, the local police station has been at the centre of a series of high-profile incidents. Recently, the station has been dealing with multiple false bomb threat incidents targeting major department stores in the city.

On August 10 and 11, bomb threat reports were received for Lotte Department Store and Shinsegae Department Store in Gwangju. In response, special forces and detection dogs were called in to search these sites. Fortunately, no explosives or signs of terrorism were found, and normal operations resumed shortly after.

These threats were part of a series of similar false reports traced to overseas suspects, including an impersonation of a Japanese lawyer named "Takahiro Garasawa." Authorities have apprehended most of the suspects involved in these explosive-related hoaxes during August 2025, with some cases requiring international cooperation still posing a challenge.

While the Gwangju Police Station has been dealing with these false bomb threats, there has been a broader concern in South Korea about an increase in violent crimes committed by elderly individuals facing social and economic hardships. Such crimes include arson and shootings with homemade weapons, though these are more general nationwide issues rather than specific cases reported at the Gwangju Police Station.

In summary, the Gwangju Police Station has been handling several high-profile false bomb threats at major department stores, with thorough emergency searches conducted. Suspects have largely been apprehended, and further investigations with an emphasis on prevention are ongoing.

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Adolescent apprehended, accused of pilfering a gold necklace to finance gambling endeavors