A top Toyota executive was arrested in Japan for allegedly importing prescription painkillers, which is illegal under Japanese anti-narcotics law.
Julie Hamp is Toyota's first female senior executive, and was recently appointed as global communications chief. (Video via ANN)
She is accused of mailing herself oxycodone from the U.S., which is legal in the states. Japanese customs officials reportedly found 57 pills in a package, according to Japanese media reports. (Video via Japan News Network)
Toyota's president said during a press conference he is sure after the investigation, it will be clear that Hamp had no intention to violate any law. Hamp has denied the allegations.
