Man in his 40s booked after suspicious box-cutter behavior, making a 'rrrk' sound ... 'It was only because it wasn't coming out properly'

[Financial News] A man in his 40s carrying a weapon was apprehended by police in an elevator at KINTEX Station.
Ilsanseobu Police Station said on the 23rd that a 112 call was received at around 2 p.m. on the 22nd at GTX KINTEX Station in Ilsanseo District, Goyang City, reporting that “a man is holding a box cutter in the elevator.”
At the time, A reportedly had a box cutter about 10 cm long and pushed the blade out and back in, making a “rrrk” sound.
A video showing A walking with the weapon in hand subsequently spread on social media (SNS). People continued to express concern, and police dispatched in response to the report apprehended A near KINTEX Station.
During questioning, A reportedly said, “I work as an appliance installation technician, so I carry the tools I need for the job,” and “I pushed it in and out because the blade wasn’t working properly.” Police have booked A without detention on suspicion of carrying a weapon in a public place and are investigating the exact circumstances.
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