U.S. Marine arrested in Okinawa; U.S. military says it takes the matter "very seriously"
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A member of the U.S. Marine Corps was arrested in Okinawa Prefecture on suspicion of violating the Road Traffic Act (drunk driving). The service member was driving after midnight, the time after which the U.S. military prohibits off-base outings. The U.S. military had set this nighttime curfew as a "reflection period."
According to police, the service member had been drinking alcohol before driving. The arrest took place after the curfew period had begun.
On the 1st, the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force of the U.S. Marine Corps stated that it "takes this matter very seriously." It also indicated that it intends to cooperate with the Japanese investigation.
In Okinawa, incidents and accidents involving U.S. military personnel have repeatedly been a problem. Attention is now focused on the results of the investigation and the U.S. military's response to this case.
Sources: 琉球新報デジタル
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