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Taiwanese Man Arrested in Japan for Ketamine Smuggling

10/10/2025

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A 27-year-old Taiwanese man was arrested in Okinawa, Japan, on September 22, 2025, for allegedly smuggling 17.09 grams of Ketamine.
He claimed he was unaware of the substance in his luggage.
Authorities filed a formal complaint with the Naha District Public Prosecutors Office.
Two Malaysian nationals were indicted in Taiwan for smuggling nearly 3 kilograms of heroin worth NT$30 million.
The cases highlight ongoing drug smuggling issues in East Asia.

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Story summary

A 27-year-old Taiwanese man was arrested in Okinawa, Japan, on September 22, 2025, for allegedly smuggling 17.09 grams of Ketamine.
He claimed he was unaware of the substance in his luggage.
Authorities filed a formal complaint with the Naha District Public Prosecutors Office.
Two Malaysian nationals were indicted in Taiwan for smuggling nearly 3 kilograms of heroin worth NT$30 million.
The cases highlight ongoing drug smuggling issues in East Asia.