Tokyo police arrest two American women for allegedly smuggling about US$1 million worth of cannabis into Japan. The women, both 25, arrive at Haneda airport from New York and are accused of concealing cannabis-like dried plants in two suitcases, police say.
Officials and media report the pair are arrested on suspicion of drug smuggling at Tokyo’s airport following an inspection after their arrival last Saturday. One suspect tells investigators she is motivated by the prospect of a “free trip” to Japan. The reports also note that Japan has strict drug laws, and offences involving illegal narcotics can lead to serious criminal penalties. While both outlets describe the same arrest, the allegations, and the “free trip” claim, one outlet focuses more directly on the quote, while the other emphasizes background on Japan’s drug enforcement.
