Suspect told police, 'I was paying off debt by looking after them for a friend'
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Police said, 'We want to create a favorable atmosphere'
Ex-yakuza reportedly said, 'Since I hit your tripod and got hurt, it'll cost you 50,000 yen'
Suspect denies the allegations, telling police, 'I was at the location, but I did not steal anything'
Suspect told police, 'I do not recall either matter,'
Drug trafficking by criminal syndicates continues despite the high-profile arrest of Aska five years ago
Victim was wounded in the abdomen and arm, police said
Suspect was found at a lodging facility in the capital's Edogawa Ward
Suspect brandished a knife upon the arrival of police
One suspect said over the telephone, 'Anyone can be killed, even those who pay money can be killed'