Seizure is estimated to be the equivalent of about 40,000 doses
Posts published in “Yakuza”
Read the latest stories on Japan’s criminal underworld
Prosecutors said the decision was made 'after careful consideration'
Tatsuo Ozawa is the newly anointed chairman of the Tosei-kai
Searches targeted three locations, including the headquarters of the Sumiyoshi-kai in Minato Ward
The Kohei-ikka is the largest yakuza group in the capital
Victim was held captive by the suspects because they suspected him of leaking information
Fumio Tanoue is expected to succeed Nomura
Suspects stole a suitcase containing approximately 423 million yen in cash in January
Suspect said, 'I like weapons'
Suspects are believed to have defrauded victims out of more than 700 million yen