US woman says she smuggled cannabis for free Japan trip
By The BriefBrief
Tokyo police arrested two American women, both 25, for allegedly smuggling about US$1 million worth of cannabis after their arrival at Haneda airport from New York. One suspect said she was motivated by the prospect of a free trip to Japan, officials and media reports said.
WHO:Tokyo police; one of the two arrested American women
WHAT:Two American women were arrested in Tokyo over alleged cannabis smuggling, and one claimed she was motivated by a free trip to Japan.
WHEN:Sep 11, 2026
WHERE:Tokyo, Japan
WHY:The alleged smuggling was tied to the suspect’s claim that she was motivated by the prospect of a free trip to Japan.
