On This Day January 25 1980 - Paul McCartney Was Released From a Japanese Jail After Drug Arrest

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Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day January 25 1980 - Paul McCartney Was Released From a Japanese Jail After Drug Arrest.

On this day January 25 1980, Paul McCartney was released from a Japanese jail after being detained for attempting to bring marijuana into the country. The incident occurred at the very start of the decade and resulted in McCartney spending several days in custody before being deported.

The arrest shocked fans worldwide and underscored the strict drug laws enforced in Japan. For many, the event stood in sharp contrast to McCartney’s image as a former Beatle and global music icon, showing how...
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