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Jeremy O. Harris Detained in Japan Over Alleged Drug Smuggling
9 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Jeremy O. Harris was arrested in Okinawa, Japan, on November 16.
- Customs officers allegedly found 780 milligrams of Ecstasy in his bag.
- He was released without charges on Monday, December 8, 2025.
Tony-nominated playwright Jeremy O. Harris was released from detainment in Okinawa, Japan, on Monday, December 8, 2025. He had been arrested on November 16 upon arrival from Taiwan, with customs officers alleging the discovery of 780 milligrams of Ecstasy in his carry-on bag. Harris faced suspicion of violating Japan's strict anti-drug laws.
Prosecutors in Naha received a criminal complaint from customs officials on Thursday, initiating formal charging proceedings. If convicted under Japan's stringent Narcotics and Psychotropics Control Acts, Harris could face up to seven years in prison. However, a representative for Harris stated he was "released without charges" and intends to stay in Japan for research.
Harris was scheduled to appear at Saudi Arabia's Red Sea International Film Festival but was quietly dropped from the event. This incident highlights Japan's notoriously strict drug regulations, previously impacting figures like Paul McCartney.
