Overview
- The Naha District Public Prosecutor's Office received the customs accusation the same day, moving the matter into the next phase.
- Customs allege 0.78 grams of pale-yellow crystals containing MDMA were hidden in a tote bag and discovered during inspection at Naha Airport.
- Officials say Harris departed the United Kingdom on November 14, transited through Taiwan's Taoyuan International Airport, and arrived in Okinawa on November 16.
- Okinawa Prefectural Police arrested him on November 16 on suspicion of violating the Narcotics Control Law related to importation.
- Reports identify Harris as a 36-year-old U.S. national and playwright-actor with a past Tony Award nomination, and authorities have not disclosed his response to the allegations.