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Public Security Section 3

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Section 3 is Japan's counterpart to America's Drug Enforcement Agency, running the country's anti-narcotics effort with cross-trained agents who can both fight and investigate. It reports to the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Type: Public security division
Personnel: Combat-trained and investigative, cross-trained
Modeled On: American Drug Enforcement Agency
Reports To: Ministry of Internal Affairs
Jurisdiction: Anti-drug enforcement in Japan
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Overview

Modeled on the American DEA, this branch exists to carry out Japan's policies against illegal drugs. It blends two skill sets in one body, drawing on personnel prepared for armed engagement as well as investigative casework.

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Role

Because every agent receives training on both fronts, any member can switch between fighting and detective work as an operation demands. That flexibility lets the division mount raids and pursue leads without splitting into separate teams. Command of Section 3 runs up to the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

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Notable Members

The source names no specific operatives, describing the unit only through its dual-purpose, cross-trained workforce.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Public Security Section 3 in Ghost in the Shell?

Public Security Section 3 is Japan's counterpart to America's Drug Enforcement Agency in Ghost in the Shell, running the country's anti-narcotics effort.

What real agency is Section 3 modeled on?

Public Security Section 3 is modeled on the American Drug Enforcement Agency and exists to carry out Japan's policies against illegal drugs.

How are Section 3 agents trained?

Every agent in Section 3 is cross-trained for both armed engagement and investigative casework, letting any member switch between fighting and detective work as an operation demands.

Which ministry commands Section 3?

Command of Public Security Section 3 runs up to the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

What is Section 3's jurisdiction?

Section 3's jurisdiction covers anti-drug enforcement across Japan, blending combat capability and investigative work in one division.

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