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Jarred Shaw, a 34 -year -old basketball player in the Indonesian Basketball League, was arrested after allegedly tried to smuggle illegal drugs inland, police said on Thursday.
Indonesia’s strict drug legislation has shaw potentially exposed to a lifetime and even the death penalty if he is found guilty. Judged smugglers have been executed by the firing group in the past.
Ronald Sipayung, police chief at Sokarno-Hatta Airport, said authorities attacked Shaw’s apartment just outside the country’s capital Jakarta, where they seized 132 pieces of cannabis sweets.
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Utah State Aggies Center Jarred Shaw (5) Back up to Wyoming Cowboys Guard Jerring Granberry (15) during the first half of the Arena auditorium. (Troy Babbitt/USA Today Sports)
A tip came from airport duty who said Shaw received a “suspicious airway package from Thailand.” While cannabis has been decriminalized in Thailand, it remains illegal in Indonesia
Shaw told police he would share the candy with his teammates, Sipayung said.
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“We are still running the investigation to reveal the international drug network behind this case and to stop its distribution,” Sipayung added.
Shaw was present during a news conference Wednesday about the case wearing an orange T-shirt and mask with his hands tied.
He has played for several Indonesian Basketball League teams, including Tangerang Hawks, the team he signed a contract with last year. Shaw has been playing in the league since 2022.
Utah State Aggies Center Jarred Shaw (5) jumps to grab a rebound during a game against UNLV Runnin ‘Rebels at Thomas & Mack Center. (Stephen R. Sylvanie/USA Today Sports)
However, Hawks manager Tikky Suwantikno told journalists on Thursday, as Shaw was immediately released due to breach of contract. The league has also banned him to play.
“We don’t tolerate players, administrators or someone in the field involved in drugs,” said Indonesian basketball league chairman Budisatrio Djiwandono. “There is no room for drug users in the basketball world.”
There are about 530 people on Death Row in Indonesia, and most of them are in prison for drug-related crimes, according to the Ministry of Immigration and Correction Data. Of the total amount, 96 foreigners were.
The last time executions took place was July 2016, when an Indonesian and three foreigners were executed.
Utah State Aggies Center Jarred Shaw responds to Wyoming Cowboys during the first half of the Arena auditorium. (Troy Babbitt/USA Today Sports)
Shaw, a native from Dallas, played College Basketball for Oklahoma State and Utah State. The 6-FOOD-10-TIRS saw more playing time with Utah State, an average of 28.3 minutes per day. Fight in 58 competitions.
During his time with Agggies, Shaw was an average of 14.2 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.1 blocks.
