An individual (backside) is detained after throwing an obvious “smoke bomb” in Wakayama on April 15, 2023, the place Japan’s prime minister was as a consequence of give a speech.

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An individual (backside) is detained after throwing an obvious “smoke bomb” in Wakayama on April 15, 2023, the place Japan’s prime minister was as a consequence of give a speech.

STR/JIJI Press/AFP through Getty Images

SEOUL — Japanese authorities evacuated Prime Minister Fumio Kishida after an explosion was heard at a port the place he was as a consequence of give a stump speech.

There have been no studies of accidents, and a suspect was detained for allegedly throwing an explosive.

Kishida was within the metropolis of Wakayama, stumping for a candidate in upcoming by-elections. Public broadcaster NHK reported that an object was thrown and there was an explosion and white smoke.

NHK video reveals half a dozen safety personnel pinning an individual carrying olive-colored pants and sneakers to the bottom, earlier than dragging the individual away.

Japan up to date VIP safety procedures following the assassination of ex-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe final July.

A police report following Abe’s capturing concluded that with higher planning and on-site safety, Abe’s killing may have been prevented.