TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested a male gym instructor for allegedly possessing cultivated marijuana for commercial purposes.
Based on evidence, Takanari Akiyama, 31, is also believed to have been cultivating marijuana in his residence, located in the Roppongi entertainment district, reports TBS News (Apr. 28).
On Sunday, police allege that Akiyama possessed 26.67 grams of cultivated marijuana at the residence. Police further allege that he possessed the contraband for commercial purposes.
During questioning, Akiyama partially denied the charges. “There is no doubt that I possessed marijuana, but it was not for commercial purposes,” he said.
All told, police found a total of 400 grams of cultivated marijuana, which has a street value of 2 million yen.
Police believe that a tent and LED lights also found inside were used to cultivate marijuana. They also seized weighing scales, storage canisters and a bong.
Akiyama’s involvement came to light after evidence was found that he had purchased marijuana seeds online.
