Overview
- Customs agents at Naha Airport arrested the U.S. playwright and actor on November 16 after they said they found 0.78 grams of crystalline MDMA in a container inside his carry-on bag.
- Officials said no other drugs were discovered and characterized the amount as consistent with personal use as the investigation continues.
- Harris remains in custody in Okinawa after the case was referred to the Naha District Public Prosecutor’s Office for a charging decision.
- Authorities traced his travel to Naha from London’s Heathrow with a connection in Taoyuan, and described the trip as tourism.
- Japan’s criminal procedure allows up to 23 days of detention before indictment, and a conviction on drug offenses can bring multi-year prison terms.