Flood of False Fugitive Sightings Hinders Vampire Pursuit Unit's Investigation

The Vampire Pursuit Unit is facing significant difficulties due to a barrage of false reports claiming sightings of the vampire fugitives. As public interest in the group overheats, a succession of unverified "random tips" and prank calls is reportedly causing a serious vacuum in actual investigative capabilities.

Recently, an informant (Individual A) reported, "I saw a suspected fugitive near a downtown blood donation bus," only to flee the scene abruptly when agents arrived. The Unit immediately deployed forces and apprehended A after an urgent chase, but the investigation revealed it was a complete fabrication unrelated to the fugitives. Ultimately, this incident resulted in core forces, who were on standby for actual apprehensions, being diverted to the wrong location.

The problem is that these false reports are not merely one-off happenings but are continuing day after day. An official from the Unit lamented, "The Vampire Pursuit Unit's manpower and resources are limited. By having to verify every unreliable tip, gaps are forming in crucial investigative operations. The waste of administrative resources is too severe to simply dismiss these acts as pranks."

Experts analyze that the excessive "romanticization" and "fandom phenomenon" surrounding the fugitives are exacerbating the situation. They point out that an atmosphere has formed where these criminal suspects are consumed as "issue makers," leading people to treat false reports as mere lighthearted episodes. In response, the Vampire Pursuit Unit warned, "We plan to take strong legal action without exception against intentional false reports or acts of obstruction, applying charges of obstruction of official duties."