Overview
- Harris, 36, was arrested Nov. 16 at Naha Airport after customs officers said they found 0.78 grams of crystal containing MDMA in his tote bag.
- Okinawa Regional Customs filed a criminal accusation with Naha prosecutors on Dec. 4, initiating the formal charging process.
- Police in Tomigusuku confirm he remains in custody, with no public confirmation on whether he has admitted the allegations or retained legal counsel.
- Authorities found no other drugs and believe the MDMA was for personal use, an Okinawa customs spokesperson told the Associated Press, as the investigation continues.
- Japan enforces stringent narcotics laws; reports say a conviction on such charges can carry a prison term of up to seven years, and his detention has already disrupted planned promotional appearances.