TOKYO (TR) – Prosecutors have announced the non-prosecution of Shinichi Suzukawa, a former sumo wrestler known by the name Wakakirin, over the alleged possession of liquid marijuana in the Kabukicho red-light district earlier this year, reports NHK (Nov. 28).
Around mid-May, Suzukikawa allegedly possessed a container containing 0.1 grams of cannabis liquid on the streets of Kabukicho.
Regarding violating the Narcotics Control Act, Suzukikawa denied the charges. “I thought it was legal,” he said.
On Thursday, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutor’s office did not prosecute Suzukikawa. “Taking into consideration both positive and negative evidence, we decided not to prosecute,” a statement said.
Prior to the discovery, police began questioning Suzukawa while he was a car. During the session, they found the container filled with liquid marijuana in his pants pocket. An analysis revealed that the liquid contained cannabis components, which led to his arrest on October 16.
Suzukawa was a sumo wrestler in the top makuuchi division. Following his arrest in 2009 for possession of marijuana in the Roppongi entertainment quarter, he was dismissed from the Japan Sumo Association.
