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2-Yr Jail For Ness Wadia In Japan Over Possession Of Drugs

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OB Bureau

Wadia group Ness Wadia has been sentenced to a suspended two-year jail term in Japan over possession of drugs. Wadia was arrested at New Chitose Airport in the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido in March, reports The Quint.

The website quoted a report in CNBC-TV18 saying Ness was carrying nearly 25g of cannabis resin in his trouser pockets. The report also said Ness was handed a two-year prison sentence, which was suspended for five years.

A court official told Financial Times, that Ness has admitted to possession of drugs and said it was for his personal use.

 

OB Bureau

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