Arrest Details
Jarred Dwayne Shaw, a 34-year-old American basketball player, was arrested in for allegedly attempting to smuggle 132 pieces of cannabis candies into the country, facing potential life sentence or death penalty under strict drug laws.
The arrest occurred on May 7, following a tip from customs about a suspicious package from , where cannabis was decriminalized in November 2024.
Reactions and Consequences
Shaw was immediately fired by his team, , and banned for life from the , which condemned drug use among players.
Indonesian authorities, emphasizing the country's severe stance on drug-related crimes, announced ongoing investigations to dismantle the international drug network involved.