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LakersDeandre Ayton Briefly Detained at Bahamas Airport, Released Without Charges

His attorney says he was not arrested, attributing the marijuana to another traveler.

Overview

  • Ayton was stopped and searched at Lynden Pindling International Airport after police said he was allegedly seen smoking on airport property.
  • He was released expeditiously following the search, and authorities filed no charges.
  • Attorney Devard Francis says a very small amount of marijuana was located in someone else’s bag rather than Ayton’s luggage.
  • Early reports referenced an arrest, but Ayton’s lawyer disputes that characterization as marijuana remains illegal for recreational use in the Bahamas.
  • Ayton is returning to Los Angeles to rejoin the Lakers, with no public indication of further legal action from the incident.