N. Korean 'defector' found to possess small amount of amphetamine

GOSHOGAWARA, Japan - A publicity officer speaks with reporters about the four people, thought to be North Koreans seeking asylum, who arrived in Aomori Prefecture in a small boat during a briefing session at the Aomori Prefecutural Police Department on June 4. One of the four was found to be in possession of a minute amount of amphetamine, police sources said.

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