Key Facts
• August 20: French national attempted to smuggle 14.09 grams of narcotics.
• Suspect identified as Mohamed Belgeres, a 37-year-old company employee.
• Customs officers found drugs in his left pocket, suitcase, and backpack.
• Confiscated items: 38.7 grams of plant-based narcotics, 0.82 grams of cannabis.
• Suspect admitted intent to use drugs personally during his visit to Okinawa.
• August 22: Police sent the suspect to prosecutors.
• September 8: Customs filed charges with Naha District Prosecutors’ Office.
Summary
A 37-year-old French national, Mohamed Belgeres, was arrested in Okinawa for attempting to smuggle narcotics, including 14.09 grams of solid substances and 38.7 grams of plant-based drugs. Customs officers discovered the drugs during an inspection on August 20, suspecting his behavior at immigration. Additional cannabis (0.82 grams) was found in his backpack. Belgeres admitted to bringing the drugs for personal use during his visit. Authorities sent him to prosecutors on August 22, and charges were filed on September 8.
