Suspect told police, 'I was prepared to be arrested'
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Term used to describe Japan’s criminal syndicates and their members
Suspect shot the victims at close range with police officers present on October 10
Suspects demanded payment of 'protection money,' police said
Kiyoshi Takayama served a 6-year prison term for extortion
Non-prosecution was due to insufficient evidence
Officers searched bars connected to one suspect and seized unspecified amounts of stimulant drugs, marijuana and syringes
Suspect hid the contraband on the balcony after learning that law enforcement was planning to search the premises
Suspect told police, 'I was paying off debt by looking after them for a friend'
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,'