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Man Arrested for Possessing Dangerous Toy Guns in Japan
10/31/2025
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Story summary
- Osamu Ebara was arrested in Japan for possessing toy handguns capable of firing real bullets.
- Police found 34 toy guns at his home in Chiba Prefecture, two of which could cause lethal damage.
- Ebara acknowledged he knew the items might be illegal.
- Tokyo police report 15,800 illegal toy guns nationwide, with 3,600 recalled.
- Authorities urge public cooperation in recalling these dangerous items.
