Japan Cracks Down on Drug Mules as Trafficking Surges

Japanese customs are arresting a rising number of drug couriers, and courts are handing down severe sentences amid a notable increase in drug trafficking and consumption. The trend signals a growing domestic drug market and a hardening judicial response, though the scale of the surge and its drivers remain unspecified.

AI disclosure: Model-written summary of the source, not a verified fact. Check the sources. How Mosaic works