Key Facts
• June 21, early morning: Incident occurred in Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture.
• Police spotted a driver using a phone while driving and attempted to stop the vehicle.
• The driver fled, leading to a 2.5 km chase ending in a collision at an intersection.
• Three individuals sustained minor injuries: the driver, a passenger, and another car’s driver.
• Approximately 25 grams of dried cannabis were found near the scene.
• A 21-year-old Brazilian man was arrested on suspicion of violating drug control laws.
• The suspect admitted to the charges during the investigation.
• Suzuka Police Station stated the pursuit was conducted appropriately.
Summary
A 21-year-old Brazilian man was arrested in Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture, on June 21 for allegedly possessing cannabis. The incident began when police noticed the suspect using a phone while driving and attempted to stop him. The suspect fled, leading to a 2.5 km chase that ended in a collision at an intersection. Three people, including the suspect, a passenger, and another driver, sustained minor injuries. Police discovered approximately 25 grams of dried cannabis near the scene and arrested the suspect for violating drug control laws. The man admitted to the charges, and police confirmed the pursuit was conducted appropriately.
