News Blake Ferguson arrested in Japan with nose candy

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Former NRL star Blake Ferguson has been arrested on allegations of cocaine possession in Japan just as he was beginning a new career in rugby union.

Several reports from Japanese media emerged overnight that Ferguson, who joined the NEC Green Rockets in the Japan Top League, had allegedly punched a man at a restaurant.

The report adds that Ferguson was taken to the Azabu police station, with a subsequent police search of Ferguson’s belongings then allegedly revealing cocaine.

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Ex-NRL star Blake Ferguson arrested in Japan for alleged cocaine possession

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Anyone know their laws?

Is he looking at jail time or what?
 
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Kung fu man said:
Doesn't take to much imagination to work out when the drug addiction started.
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I think we're kidding ourselves by thinking other clubs have drug problems/cultures but not ours. For one, Ogden was picked up with coke a couple of months back. Secondly enough players from various clubs have been picked up over the years indicating its a competition wide problem, and one that i'd suggest is far more prevalent in professional sport than in general society due to the players high wages, high profiles, cavalier attitudes, drug/alcohol testing policies, weight considerations.
 
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Never a ex rooster probley a ,ex player linked to Canterbury be the opening statement
 
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FaceBreaker said:
Anyone know their laws?

Is he looking at jail time or what?
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Japan has a zero tolerance towards drug crime and there are severe penalties for all drug offences. Detection facilities at airports and post offices are effective. British nationals have been arrested and detained for receiving small quantities of cannabis through the mail, and for returning positive results in tests carried out by Japanese police on customers in bars. British nationals have received sentences for drug trafficking ranging from 6 to 17 years with work, or even longer, as well as receiving large fines. Prisoners in Japan are expected to work as part of their sentence.

Police have the power to detain people whilst they investigate you, for up to 23 days, even for minor offences. If you are arrested, the police can question you before you are able to speak to a lawyer or an embassy consular officer. Investigations are not usually recorded and lawyers are not present. High quality interpretation may not always be available.

Penalties for most offences tend to be more severe than in the UK.

If you are charged with a crime, it is likely that you will be detained without bail until your court dates. You may be subject to a communications ban if the charges are drug related, which means you will only be allowed to speak to your lawyer and embassy while awaiting trial. Legal proceedings can take many months or longer.
 
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