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Playwright Jeremy O. Harris arrested in Japan for smuggling MDMA, faces charges under strict drug laws.
American playwright Jeremy O. Harris, 36, was arrested on November 16 at Naha Airport in Okinawa, Japan, on suspicion of smuggling 0.78 grams of MDMA hidden in his tote bag.
Japanese customs officials discovered the substance during a routine inspection, leading to his detention under Japan’s strict drug laws.
Harris, known for the Tony-nominated play "Slave Play," had arrived from Britain via Taiwan for sightseeing and remains in custody.
Prosecutors have filed criminal charges, but it is unclear if he has admitted guilt or hired a lawyer.
His representatives have not commented.
Japan enforces harsh penalties for drug offenses, even for small amounts, and previous foreign arrests include high-profile cases like Paul McCartney in 1980.
El dramaturgo Jeremy O. Harris fue arrestado en Japón por contrabando de MDMA, enfrenta cargos bajo estrictas leyes de drogas.