The Latest Breaking News from the Metropolitan Police Department

Japanese police officer dies in possible suicide near premier's residence -media

A Japanese police officer died after being found shot in a toilet near the prime minister's residence early on Friday and police were investigating a potential suicide, multiple media outlets reported.

Reuters · May 5, 2023

19 Japanese men detained in Cambodia / MPD to probe group over e-money fraud

Nineteen Japanese who are allegedly members of a fraud group have been detained by Cambodian authorities. The Metropolitan Police Department obtained arrest warrants for the men on suspicion of fraud targeting a woman in Tokyo, according to investigative sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Apr 7, 2023

Model arrested for alleged possession of MDMA

The Metropolitan Police Department has arrested model Jessica Michibata for allegedly possessing the synthetic drug MDMA in violation of a law to prevent acts related to narcotics and psychotropics, it has been learned.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 21, 2023