Two American women attempt to smuggle US$1 million worth of cannabis into Tokyo for a free trip to Japan
Suspect says she wanted to see Japan, but this was not the way to go about it. One of the first things any visitor to Japan should know is that the country takes a hard stance against drugs – so much so that even common prescription drugs from overseas face stricter restrictions on these shores. […]
Two American women attempted to smuggle 30 kilograms of cannabis into Tokyo disguised as a free trip to Japan. This scheme ended in irony and legal trouble when the women were stopped by customs officials at Haneda Airport on September 5th. The women, a 25-year-old and an unnamed adult, were found with 35 bags of dried cannabis hidden in their suitcases, valued at approximately US$1 million.
One suspect confessed, claiming the deal offered free travel and accommodation. The other denied any wrongdoing. Japanese law allows suspects to be held without charge for up to 23 days, with a conviction rate of around 99 percent. Importing cannabis for profit can lead to up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to 3 million yen.
Foreign nationals convicted of drug offenses can also be barred from re-entering Japan indefinitely. The two women will likely face these harsh penalties and the justice system's relentless nature.
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