Overview
- Jarred Shaw, a 34-year-old Dallas native and player in the Indonesian Basketball League, was arrested following a raid on his apartment in Tangerang Regency.
- Authorities seized 132 pieces of cannabis-infused candies, weighing 869 grams, after a tip from customs flagged a suspicious package sent from Thailand.
- Shaw has been charged with drug smuggling under Indonesia’s strict anti-drug laws, which carry potential penalties of life imprisonment or the death penalty.
- The Tangerang Hawks terminated Shaw’s contract immediately, and the Indonesian Basketball League imposed a lifetime ban on him.
- Police are investigating the international drug network behind the shipment, as Indonesia remains a major hub for drug smuggling despite severe penalties.