Event Brief
Japan's Customs Seizes Record Illegal Drugs in 2025
Filed: Feb 18, 2026 at 3:06 AM ET
Summary: Customs officers seized 3,211 kg of illegal drugs in 2025, marking a significant increase since 2019.
WHO: Japan Customs
WHAT: Seized illegal drugs
WHEN: Feb 18, 2026 at 1:55 AM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: To combat drug trafficking
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