Two Americans Caught With $1M Cannabis in Japan | Dallas News

Two American women, both 25, were arrested at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport after arriving from New York with suitcases packed with over a million dollars worth of cannabis. Facing up to ten years in prison and heavy fines under Japan’s strict drug laws, one claimed she was lured by the promise of a free trip and cash, while the other says she had no idea the drugs were inside. Authorities suspect a third unknown accomplice, possibly met online, orchestrated the smuggling scheme — echoing past U.S. legal troubles in Japan, like playwright Jeremy O. Harris’s ecstasy arrest. A cautionary tale: even a “free trip” can come with devastating consequences when drugs are involved. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4d004996347ee515