Japan urges U.S. to tighten discipline after another U.S. Marine arrested
The Japanese government has formally requested that the United States enforce stricter discipline among military personnel stationed in Okinawa following a recent DUI arrest. This incident occurred during a mandatory curfew period implemented after a separate, more serious murder case involving a U.S. Marine.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing diplomatic tensions between Japan and the U.S. regarding the conduct of military personnel stationed in Okinawa and the impact on local community relations.
TOKYO - Japan asked the United States to thoroughly enforce discipline among military personnel in the country after a U.S. Marine in Okinawa Prefecture was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol during curfew hours imposed following a murder case involving another Marine, the top spokesman said Monday.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara told a press conference that Tokyo urged Washington to take preventive measures following the "regrettable" incident on Saturday in the southern island prefecture, home to many U.S. military bases.
On Saturday, Kalvin Montoya Cardona was arrested after being caught with a blood-alcohol content twice the legal limit at around 12:25 a.m. in the city of Okinawa, according to local police.
The latest incident "causes significant concern among local residents and is unacceptable," said Kihara, adding that the government has conveyed its "regret" to the United States at a senior level.
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