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US woman says she smuggled cannabis for free Japan trip
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 11, 2026 at 4:10 AM ET
Summary: 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.
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