Shibuya music producer suspected of smuggling Ecstasy, MDMA
KUMAMOTO (TR) – Authorities here last month arrested a 48-year-old music producer from Tokyo over the alleged smuggling of illegal drugs ketamine and MDMA, or Ecstasy, reports Fuji News Network (June 10).
The suspect arrested on suspicion of violating the Narcotics Control Act is music producer (48), who lives in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo.
On May 22, Masanori Morita, who lives in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, is suspected of importing the drugs MDMA and ketamine into Japan via Kumamoto Airport on a flight from Seoul, Korea.
When customs officials at the airport inspected the suitcase Morita had checked in, powder-like substances in two vials was found in a trouser pocket, which after an examination was identified as being MDMA and ketamine.
Kumamoto Prefectural Police arrested Morita after receiving a report from customs officials. Police have not revealed whether Morita has admitts to the charges, saying such information would be an impediment to the investigation. Nagazaki Customs officials found MDMA and ketamine in the luggage of a Shibuya music producer last month (X) Las Vegas
According to the investigation so far, Morita is believed to have departed from Narita Airport on May 14 and stayed in Las Vegas, USA. He is believed to have come to Kumamoto Airport via Korea on May 22 for a music event.
Nagasaki Customs also filed charges against Morita with the Kumamoto District Public Prosecutors Office on June 9 for allegedly violating the Customs Act.
The bust represents the first seizure of ketamine and MDMA at Kumamoto Airport.
Police are now investigating how Morita obtained the drugs.
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