Japanese Crime Syndicate Leader Trafficking Nuclear Materials
Japanese crime syndicate leader pleads guilty to trafficking nuclear materials from Myanmar to other countries, including uranium and weapons-grade plutonium. He also pleaded guilty to international narcotics trafficking and weapons charges.
Key Points
- Takeshi Ebisawa trafficked nuclear materials from Myanmar
- He also engaged in international narcotics trafficking and weapons offenses
- Cooperation among multiple countries led to the detection and prevention of the crime
Pros
- Detection and prevention of the crime through international cooperation among U.S., Indonesia, Japan, and Thailand authorities
Cons
- Serious threat to global security due to trafficking of nuclear materials and weapons