Dicksie Di’Anno, the singer of Canadian clown-themed Iron Maiden tribute band Powerclown, has been arrested in Japan after attempting to smuggle around $5.5 million worth of stimulant drugs in his guitar case and several tea canisters.
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Japan Today reports that customs officers became suspicious of the 44-year-old as he started sweating profusely and because his guitar case seemed unusually heavy. An X-ray examination of the musician’s belongings ensued, resulting in discovery of around 9.8 kilograms (21.6 lbs) of drugs.
Dicksie reportedly said he agreed to carry the drugs for someone else because he needed the money.
It is worth noting that Japan is very tough on drug smugglers, with convictions in similar cases resulting with prison sentences of 10+ years and hefty fines.
The band stated via Facebook:
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“All we can do is hope for the best for him. While none of us clowns condone Dicksee’s actions, or recommend anyone else attempting something this foolish, we do hope for the best for our grease-painted pal.
“We hope that by some small… make that large… miracle, he somehow manages to slide into his cock-pink pants and dance himself back home to face this different form of music he has created for himself.
“We love you, Dicksee. If you somehow make it back here, and we hope you do, we may even go easy on you. Maybe. No promises.”