Overview
- Customs officers say a Nov. 16 search at Naha Airport found 0.78 grams of a crystal substance containing MDMA in Harris’ tote bag.
- He was arrested on suspicion of violating Japan’s Narcotics and Psychotropics Control Act and remains in custody in Tomigusuku, Okinawa.
- Okinawa Regional Customs filed a criminal accusation with the regional prosecutor’s office this week to initiate formal charging.
- Authorities have not disclosed whether Harris admitted to the allegations, and it remains unclear if he has legal representation in Japan.
- Japan prosecutes even small drug quantities, and a conviction could carry a multi-year prison term, with some reports citing up to seven years.