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Two U.S. women arrested for cannabis smuggling into Japan
By The BriefBrief · Sources (7)
Filed: Sep 11, 2026 at 11:02 AM ET
Summary: Tokyo police arrested two American women, both 25, for allegedly smuggling about 30 kg of cannabis into Japan. The suspects arrived at Haneda Airport from New York last Saturday with two suitcases containing “cannabis-like dried plants,” valued at about ¥150 million ($970,000). One suspect said she took the job for the money and because she could go to Japan for free.
WHO: Tokyo police
WHAT: Arrested two American women over alleged cannabis smuggling into Japan
WHEN: Sep 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Tokyo, Japan
WHY: The arrests followed allegations that the women smuggled illegal cannabis into Japan.
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