Playwright Jeremy O Harris arrested in Japan for alleged drug smuggling

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by ReutersDecember 5, 2025 at 02:49 PM

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American playwright and actor Jeremy O Harris was arrested in Japan on November 16th at Naha airport in Okinawa for allegedly attempting to smuggle illegal drugs into the country. Customs officials discovered 0.78 grams of crystal containing MDMA in his bag after he arrived from Britain via Taiwan for sightseeing. He is suspected of violating Japan's Narcotics and Psychotropics Control Act, and local customs officials have filed a criminal accusation to begin formal charging proceedings. Harris remains in custody, and it is unclear if he has legal representation. Japan maintains strict drug laws, and Harris's arrest highlights the country's severe penalties for drug offenses.

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