Prominent American playwright and actor Jeremy O. Harris has been arrested in Japan on suspicion of drug smuggling, according to local media reports.
Known for his Tony-nominated ¡°Slave Play¡± and his appearance in the hit show ¡°Emily in Paris,¡± Harris was detained at Naha Airport on Nov. 16, the Okinawa Times reported on Thursday.
Customs officers found 0.78 grams of a substance containing the stimulant MDMA concealed in the 36-year-old¡¯s tote bag, according to the newspaper.
It was not clear whether Harris had been officially charged.
Japan has some of the world¡¯s strictest drug laws, and possession of illegal narcotics can result in jail time.
Harris arrived in the prefecture on a flight from Taiwan, where he had a layover after flying from Britain, according to local broadcaster RBC.
He came to Japan for tourism, the broadcaster said.
¡°Slave Play¡± earned a record-breaking 12 Tony nominations in 2018, but did not win any awards.
Harris also serves as a co-producer of HBO¡¯s popular series ¡°Euphoria.¡±
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