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Hiroshima Carp infielder Hatsuki held for alleged "zombie cigarette" use

Ryutaro Hatsuki, 25, denied using etomidate despite a positive urine test amid a government crackdown on the drug's abuse among young people, police said.

Summary by Kyodo News+
Professional baseball player Ryutaro Hatsuki of the Hiroshima Carp has been arrested for allegedly using etomidate, a regulated substance known by some as a "zombie cigarette" or laughing gas, according to police.

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Kyodo News+ broke the news in Japan on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
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