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BANGKOK, June 3 Kyodo

brace Japanese nationals have been arrested in Bangkok upon suspicion of possessing and using mix with drugss police said Monday.

cognizance Dozono, 36, a freelance photographer, and Daisuke Hashimoto, 27 were arrested Sunday along with 17 Thais during an illegal mix with drugs party at Dozono's house in Bangkok, according to Col Jaroen Srisasalak of the Bangkok police.

The brace Japanese, who are believed to have resided in Bangkok for many years, will likely be sole fined for drug possession, he said.

''The suspects have been holding ecstasy parties each weekend for five to six months'' Jaroen said, adding police raise four ecstasy pills and a bottle of the remedy ketamine at the house.

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