OKINAWA (TR) – Authorities here have arrested an erotic dancer for attempting to smuggle the synthetic drugs MDMA and ketamine from Thailand, reports Fuji News Network (Aug. 5).
On July 18, 28-year-old Karen Kimijima, allegedly attempted to smuggle a total of 0.35 grams of MDMA and ketamine upon arrival at Naha Airport from Thailand via Hong Kong.
According to officials, the contraband was concealed inside unspecified solid substances placed in the pocket of shorts found in her suitcase.
Police have not revealed whether Kimijima, who lives in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, has admitted to violating the Narcotics Control Act, citing it as a hindrance to the investigation.
On August 5, the Okinawa Regional Customs Office filed criminal charges against Kimijima with the Naha District Public Prosecutors Office.
After working as a gravure model, go-go dancer, and TV personality, Kimijima debuted as a rapper in a collaboration with apparel label X-LARGE in 2020. Six months later, she released her first EP “Can’t handle it.”
Prior to her arrest, Kimijima had planned to participate in an event in Okinawa.
