4 held for alleged smuggling of 630 kg of drugs from Canada

4 held for alleged smuggling of 630 kg of drugs from Canada

OSAKA, Japan - Bagfuls of confiscated amphetamines, cannabis and synthetic drug MDMA on display at the Osaka Maritime Police Station on Aug. 13. Osaka police say they have arrested four Chinese on suspicion of involvement in smuggling 630 kilograms of amphetamines, cannabis and synthetic drug MDMA from Canada. (Kyodo)

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