American Basketball Player Faces Death Penalty in Indonesia for Drug Smuggling
Jarred Dwayne Shaw, a 34-year-old American basketball player in Indonesia’s league, was arrested for allegedly smuggling 869 grams of cannabis candies from Thailand. The arrest, following a customs tip, resulted in Shaw’s immediate dismissal from his team and a lifetime ban from the Indonesian Basketball League. Facing Indonesia’s harsh anti-drug laws, Shaw could receive a life sentence or the death penalty if convicted. Police are investigating the international drug network involved.
John Q. Hosedrinker