Tokyo police arrest man for possessing "zombie tobacco" drug

Tokyo police arrested a man for possessing "zombie tobacco," an illegal drug containing etomidate, a powerful anesthetic. This marks the first arrest in Tokyo for the substance. The drug, which causes severe physical reactions like convulsions and loss of consciousness, has spread rapidly among young people in Okinawa. It was designated an illegal substance in Japan in May. Authorities are concerned about the drug's spread nationwide, with reports of its use in several prefectures beyond Okinawa. The arrested man admitted to purchasing it via social media.