Suspects hauled the stolen metal to scrap dealers, where it was exchanged for cash
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Suspect smuggled the shipment into the country from the United Arab Emirates in March
Judge said, 'This was an extremely selfish crime'
Authorities suspect the case may be part of a broader smuggling operation
Defense team claims defendant was suffering from a drug-induced psychosis
Contraband has a street value of approximately 11.4 billion yen
Suspect said, 'I don't know'
Baby girl weighed just 315 grams
SDF said, 'We take this matter very seriously'
Contraband was shipped via air cargo from the U.S. to Narita International Airport two years ago