Sex crime suspect linked to supply of pills in Tokyo's Kabukicho speaks from detention
TOKYO -- Teenagers in the Kabukicho district of Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward repeatedly overdose on drugs, and several young women there named one man as a s
In Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward, the Kabukicho district has become a hotspot for drug overdoses among teenagers. A 24-year-old self-described creator, known as "Inocchi," frequently supplied sleeping pills and anti-anxiety medications to the youth in the area. One 17-year-old girl recounted that she had met Inocchi in January and started receiving the drugs from him after he became her source.
Inocchi, who had been making the area around Toyoko square his own, continued to post videos and photos on social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok. In May, he was arrested on suspicion of forcing a 15-year-old girl into prostitution and in June, he was charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl. Both allegations have been admitted by Inocchi, who is currently awaiting trial.
He has been indicted on charges including rape. Inocchi admitted to carrying drugs with him at all times, as they were obtained from two clinics that cater to "Toyoko kids" seeking prescriptions for sleeping pills. Despite his claims that he does not use drugs himself, he acknowledged that this behavior is common in Kabukicho, where it is not uncommon for individuals to carry large quantities of drugs and sell them to others.
The Metropolitan Police Department has indicated that the existence of medical institutions that readily provide drugs upon request is contributing to the problem of overdoses in the area.
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