Japan urges U.S. to tighten discipline after second Marine arrest

Politics · First reported 2 Nov, 06:14 · Updated 06:49

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Japan asked the United States to enforce discipline among its troops after a Marine was arrested on suspicion of drink driving during a curfew in Okinawa. The arrest followed the indictment of another Marine accused of murdering a woman, amid renewed debate in Japan over the U.S. military presence on the island.

Japan’s defence minister said the government asked the U.S. to enforce discipline, prevent a recurrence and ensure troops follow the nighttime curfew.
The second Marine was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol; the arrest took place on Saturday, according to media reports.
The arrest came after a Marine accused of murdering a woman in Okinawa was indicted last week.

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Second arrest: A Marine was arrested on suspicion of drink driving; the arrest took place on Saturday, according to media reports.
Curfew hours: Troops were required to be on base or at an off-base residence from midnight to 5 a.m.
U.S. military personnel in Japan: Around 54,000, mostly on Okinawa.