US EditionU.S. playwright Jeremy O. Harris arrested in Okinawa for alleged drug smuggling
Jeremy O. Harris was detained after customs found 0.78 grams of MDMA in his tote bag at Naha Airport; formal charges are pending under Japan’s strict narcotics laws.
- On November 16, Jeremy O. Harris was arrested at Naha Airport on suspicion of attempting to smuggle illegal drugs, and local officials say he remains in custody in Okinawa.
- An Okinawa Regional Customs spokesperson said the discovery of 0.78 grams triggered the smuggling suspicion, as Japan prosecutes even small amounts under its Narcotics and Psychotropics Control Act.
- On December 4, customs officials filed a criminal accusation with the regional prosecutor's office in Okinawa to begin formal charging proceedings after Harris arrived from Britain via Taiwan for sightseeing.
- He faces potential prison time of up to seven years if convicted under Japan's narcotics laws, and authorities have not disclosed whether Jeremy O. Harris has entered a plea or secured legal representation.
- Known for Slave Play, Harris earned a record 12 Tony nominations and was dropped from the Red Sea International Film Festival after his detention in Okinawa.
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Tony-Nominated Playwright Jeremy O. Harris Arrested in Japan for Alleged Ecstasy Smuggling
TOKYO (AP) — Prominent American playwright and actor, Jeremy O. Harris, known for his Tony-nominated “Slave Play,” was arrested in Japan on suspicion of smuggling the psychedelic drug ecstasy, officials said Saturday.
Jeremy O. Harris, Who Wrote Slave Play , Held in Japan
Jeremy O. Harris, a playwright best known for his Tony-nominated Slave Play , was arrested in Japan last month on suspicion of attempting to smuggle illegal drugs into the country. Authorities said they found 0.78 grams of crystal containing the synthetic drug MDMA—ecstasy—in his carry-on tote bag at...
Jeremy O. Harris arrested for suspected drug smuggling in Okinawa.
Jeremy O. Harris Arrested in Japan on Suspicion of Drug Smuggling
Jeremy O. Harris, the Tony-nominated “Slave Play” playwright, “Euphoria” co-producer and “Emily in Paris” actor has been arrested in Japan on suspicion of smuggling drugs. He has been in custody since customs officers at Naha Airport found ecstasy in his luggage on Nov. 16, according to local officials. Japanese authorities took Harris into custody after allegedly finding ecstasy (MDMA) in his bag as he attempted to enter Okinawa at Naha Airport…
Actor and playwright Jeremy O. Harris, known for his involvement in Emily in Paris, faces legal proceedings in Japan after being arrested last month for possession of drugs. According to The New York Times, customs authorities at Naha Airport, on Okinawa Island, found ecstasy in his luggage during a routine check-up, leading to his immediate arrest. Harris, 35 years old, remains in custody from November 16, although it was until December 4 when …
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