TOKYO, Jan 23 (News On Japan) –
A Brazilian nationwide who runs a information firm has been arrested on suspicion of working sightseeing excursions for overseas guests utilizing illegally modified sports activities automobiles, police mentioned.
The suspect, 34, is accused of violating the Road Traffic Act after allegedly having two subcontracted drivers function two sports activities automobiles on a avenue in Koto Ward, Tokyo, in November final yr, with the automobiles fitted with illegally modified mufflers designed to supply louder exhaust noise.
According to the Metropolitan Police Department, the automobiles have been carrying overseas vacationers and toured areas together with Tokyo Tower and Daikoku Pier, earlier than the passengers have been dropped off and the automobiles have been later stopped and cited throughout a police checkpoint, main investigators to uncover the alleged offense.
The suspect has denied the allegations, saying he was not conscious the automobiles have been improperly maintained.
Source: TBS