Overview
- He was released on Monday, December 8, according to the Tomishiro Police Station in Okinawa’s Tomigusuku City.
- A representative for Harris said he was released without charges and plans to remain in Japan to write and conduct research.
- Harris was arrested on November 16 at Naha Airport after a customs officer reported finding 0.78 grams of crystal containing MDMA in his bag.
- He was detained on suspicion of violating Japan’s Narcotics and Psychotropics Control Act, which carries potential prison terms of up to seven years if convicted.
- The article notes an earlier line stating he remains in custody, highlighting conflicting details as reporting was updated.