Archive · 10 Dec 2025
US Playwright Jeremy Harris Released After Drug Arrest in Japan
Jeremy O. Harris is an American actor and playwright who was arrested in Japan for trying to bring drugs into the country.
He was caught at the airport in Okinawa on November 16th.
The police found a small amount of a drug called MDMA in his bag.
After being in custody for a few weeks, he was released on December 9th.
The police did not say if he would face any more legal trouble.
Jeremy O. Harris, an American actor and playwright, was arrested in Japan on November 16 for attempting to smuggle drugs.
He was detained at Naha Airport in Okinawa after customs officers found 0.78 grams of crystal containing MDMA in his bag.
Harris was released from custody on December 9, though no further legal actions were specified.
The arrest and subsequent release were confirmed by a police spokesperson in Japan.
No additional details about potential charges or further legal proceedings were provided.
- Who
- Jeremy O. Harris, an American actor and playwright
- What
- Arrested for attempting to smuggle drugs into Japan
- When
- Arrested on November 16, released on December 9
- Where
- Naha Airport, Okinawa, Japan
- Why
- Found in possession of 0.78 grams of crystal containing MDMA
- Name
- Jeremy O. Harris
- Nationality
- American
- Occupation
- Actor and Playwright
- Arrest Date
- November 16
- Arrest Location
- Naha Airport, Okinawa
- Substance Found
- 0.78 grams of crystal containing MDMA
- Release Date
- December 9
