Drug attorney, what punishment will I receive for smuggling drugs in large quantities?

Hello. I am a drug attorney at Daeryun Law Firm (LLC).

The drug smuggling you mentioned is classified as a much more serious crime than simple possession or use, and in particular, importing acts above a certain value are subject to aggravated punishment under the「Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Crimes」.

Article 11 of the said Act classifies the level of punishment according to the value of acts such as the import, export, manufacture, possession, and ownership of drugs (narcotics, psychotropic substances, etc.) as follows.

If the value is 50 million won or more
→ Life imprisonment or imprisonment of 7 years or more (※ depending on the type of act, may be 10 years or more)

If the value is 5 million won or more and less than 50 million won
→ Life imprisonment or imprisonment of 3 years or more (※ depending on the type of act, may be 7 years or more)

Therefore, in your case, if the scale of drug importation is about 10 million won, you may legally be sentenced to life imprisonment or imprisonment for 3 years or more (※ 7 years or more is also possible depending on the nature of the crime), which is a serious crime.

In cases where aggravated punishment applies like this, it is very important to receive the assistance of a drug attorney at an early stage for accurate legal analysis and quick preparation of materials favorable to sentencing.

For detailed response plans, it is advisable to consult directly with a drug attorney to organize the facts and establish specific strategies according to the applicable laws.