TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested the homeowners of a basic retailer in Taito Ward over the alleged possession of marijuana with intent to promote final yr, reviews the Asahi Shimbun (Aug. 14).
On June 11, 2024, Takehiro Arakawa and his spouse Kimi, who run the final retailer Papizondon within the Asakusa Underground Mall, are suspected of possessing 0.65 grams of marijuana and different substances with intent to promote.
Upon his arrest on suspicion of violating the Marijuana Control Act concerning possession for revenue, Arakawa denied the fees. “It was not for profit,” he stated. Meanwhile, Kimi declined to remark.
Police started their investigation within the retailer after receiving a report about “something resembling marijuana being sold” on the institution.
Investigators arriving on the retailer discovered merchandise labeled “marijuana gummies.” They additionally discovered marijuana and a measuring scale.
The arrest is the second for every of the suspects. Police additionally discovered roughly 250 grams of marijuana at their residence. As a consequence, police arrested the pair on suspicion of violating the identical regulation on July 27.