Nagoya Customs Reports Iranian Man Over Alleged Attempt to Smuggle 40 Kilograms of Methamphetamine
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By June 23, 2026, Nagoya Customs had reported an Iranian man in his 50s to prosecutors on suspicion of violating the Customs Act by attempting to smuggle approximately 40 kilograms of methamphetamine — worth an estimated 2.1 billion yen at street value — from the United Arab Emirates for profit.
The case involves an attempted large-scale drug smuggling operation worth an estimated 2.1 billion yen at street value. The detailed circumstances of the discovery have not been disclosed as of this writing. Current status: The case has been reported to prosecutors; whether charges will be filed has not been disclosed as of this writing.
Violating the Stimulants Control Act through importation for profit carries a penalty of at least one year's imprisonment, with a fine that may additionally be imposed depending on the circumstances — a serious offense. Given the scale involved — an estimated 2.1 billion yen at street value — the case is considered more likely to be part of an organized smuggling network than the work of a lone offender.
Other reported drug smuggling cases include one involving an American college student accused of smuggling methamphetamine from Hawaii (related coverage), and one involving Brazilian defendants accused of growing cannabis (related coverage).