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a major American Playwright and actor, Jeremy O. Harris, best known for his Tony-nominated “Slave Play,” has been arrested. Japan Authorities on Saturday confirmed suspicion of smuggling of the psychedelic drug Ecstasy.
Harris was caught at Naha airport on Japan’s southern island. Okinawa on November 16 for alleged violation of customs law.
Okinawa Regional Customs spokesman Tatsunori Fukuda said officers discovered 0.78 grams of the crystallized drug, also known as . mdmaHe was carrying it in a tote bag inside a container.
The 36-year-old man was gone London‘S Heathrow Airport Two days before his arrest, transit taiwanTaoyuan International Airport before reaching Naha for sightseeing. Okinawa is a popular resort destination.
Fukuda confirmed that Harris was arrested at the scene and Tomishiro took him into custody Police,
A criminal complaint has been filed with the Naha District Prosecutors Office for further investigation and possible prosecution.
Officers did not find any other illegal substances in his luggage and believe the MDMA was for personal use.
While the investigation is ongoing, Fukuda declined to disclose whether Harris has made any statements regarding the case. The police have also refrained from confirming the details. In Japan, individuals convicted of drug trafficking face prison sentences of several years.
Harris rose to fame with “Slave Play”, which premiered in-broadway In 2018 while he was a graduate student at Yale School of Drama.
The production, known for its provocative exploration of race, class and sexual taboos, later moved to Broadway and earned a Tony nomination for Best Play. In addition to her dramatic work, she has played small acting roles, had a cameo role as herself in the ‘Gossip Girl’ reboot, and served as co-producer on several episodes of HBO’s hit series ‘Euphoria.’