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.