Bodies found on S Korean holiday island as missing persons scandal deepens
A police sergeant has been arrested following accusations that he lied to victims' families and prematurely closed missing persons cases.
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"the recent breakdown in police discipline and irresponsibility in public safety matters have become serious problems"
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A police sergeant has been arrested following accusations that he lied to victims' families and prematurely closed missing persons cases.
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