Five Malaysians Arrested in Japan on Suspicion of Cocaine Smuggling

Japanese police said on October 11 that five Malaysian citizens had been arrested on suspicion of attempting to smuggle about 5 kilograms of cocaine from Malaysia into Japan, concealed under the soles of their shoes.

According to police, the cocaine has an estimated street value of about 120 million yen, equivalent to roughly US$758,000. The case was uncovered at Haneda Airport in Tokyo.

The group was arrested on suspicion of attempting to transport the drugs illegally through the airport checkpoint. Police have not released further details about the investigation or the specific identities of those involved.

The case underscores that Japanese authorities continue to tighten controls at international airports in an effort to stop drug trafficking from abroad into the country.