What Went Down at Kansai Airport in 2018
Meet the Suspect
Picture a 37‑year‑old Singaporean packing a suitcase. He wasn’t heading to any fancy resort—he was trying to stash 2.97 kg of stimulant drugs that were worth a whopping ¥190 million (about $2.26 million).
How It Unfolded
- The guy arrived at Osaka’s Kansai Airport on Dec 21, 2017, after a brief stop in India.
- While unloading, cleaning staff at the airport noticed something odd in his baggage.
- Local police and the airport’s customs team quickly checked the situation—and the hidden stash was exposed.
Confessions and Half‑Truths
When questioned, he admitted feeling that something illegal was tucked inside but claimed he didn’t realize it was drugs. He also said a friend had told him to drop the suitcase off at a minpaku—an Airbnb‑style private accommodation—in Osaka’s Ikuno ward.
Takeaway
Lesson of the day: before you travel, make absolutely sure your suitcase is drug‑free. Packing 3 kilos of stimulants? That’s a trip no one needs. So keep it clean—your passport and your conscience will thank you.
