He faces up to 10 years in prison on a charge of violating the aviation security law, officials said.
On Sunday, a district court in Daegu approved a warrant to formally arrest the man. Police earlier sought the arrest warrant, citing the graveness of the crime and a possibility the man may flee, according to Daegu police.Article content
Daegu police said they have up to 20 days to investigate the man before determining whether to send him to prosecutors for a possible indictment.
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