Event Brief
Cocaine use attempts hit new high in Japan
Filed: Jul 06, 2026 at 5:04 AM ET
Summary: A study shows the number of people who tried cocaine in Japan reached a new high, with 804 arrests in 2025.
WHO: Japan's National Police Agency
WHAT: The number of people who tried cocaine reached a new high, with 804 arrests recorded in 2025.
WHEN: Jul 06, 2026 at 4:42 AM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: The record number of arrests in 2025 reflects the new high in people trying cocaine.
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