Last year, 56 types of narcotics detected in domestic sewage nationwide
However, the estimated national daily average use of methamphetamine calculated based on sewage treatment plant influent was 85 mg per 1,000 people.
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However, the estimated national daily average use of methamphetamine calculated based on sewage treatment plant influent was 85 mg per 1,000 people. By sewage sampling point, the number of illegal drug types was highest in the upper drainage basin with 18 types. It added that ketamine was detected in sewage treatment plants and densely populated areas in 2022-2024 and again last year.
Furthermore, In addition, the number of drug types that can be simultaneously analyzed was significantly increased from 14 types in 2024 to 243 types in 2025, and non-targeted analysis techniques capable of detecting unknown chemical structures without standard substances were also applied in parallel. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has been conducting a nationwide survey of residual drugs in sewage since 2020 to scientifically estimate the actual distribution and consumption of illegal drugs, which are difficult to identify solely through the detection performance of investigative agencies.
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However, the estimated national daily average use of methamphetamine calculated based on sewage treatment plant influent was 85 mg per 1,000 people.
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By sewage sampling point, the number of illegal drug types was highest in the upper drainage basin with 18 types.
according to Yonhap News AgencyIt added that ketamine was detected in sewage treatment plants and densely populated areas in 2022-2024 and again last year.
according to Yonhap News AgencyIn addition, the number of drug types that can be simultaneously analyzed was significantly increased from 14 types in 2024 to 243 types in 2025, and non-targeted analysis techniques capable of detecting unknown chemical structures without standard substances were also applied in parallel.
according to Maeil BusinessThe Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has been conducting a nationwide survey of residual drugs in sewage since 2020 to scientifically estimate the actual distribution and consumption of illegal drugs, which are difficult to identify solely through the detection performance of investigative agencies.
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However, the estimated national daily average use of methamphetamine calculated based on sewage treatment plant influent was 85 mg per 1,000 people.
omitted byRight sidecovered byRight sidePublic / AgenciesIn particular, the number of illegal narcotic types, which was only 7 in 2024, has surged.
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