Basketball player Jarred Shaw could be exposed to a death penalty in Indonesia: Report

Jarred Shaw, a 34-year-old basketball player in the Indonesian basketball league, was arrested after trying to smuggle illegal drugs into the country, the police said on Thursday.

Indonesia's strict drug laws may have a lifelong prison sentence and even the death penalty if it is guilty. Convised smugglers were executed in the past by shooting the squad.

Ronald Sipayung, chief of police at Sokarno-Hatta Airport, said that the authorities had attacked Shaw's apartment right in front of the capital Jakarta, where they confiscated 132 cannabis sweeties.

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A tip came from Zoll Airport and said Shaw received a “suspicious respiratory package from Thailand”. While cannabis was decriminalized in Thailand, it remains illegal in Indonesia

Shaw told the police that he wanted to share the sweets with his teammates, Sipayung said.

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“We are still carrying out the examination to uncover the international drug network behind this case and stop its distribution,” added Sipayung.

Shaw was present on Wednesday during a press conference when he wears an orange t-shirt and a mask with bound hands.

He played for several Indonesian basketball League teams, including the Tangerang Hawks, the team with which he signed a contract last year. Shaw has been playing in the league since 2022.

The Utah State Aggies Center Jarred Shaw (5) jumps to move against the UNLV Runnin 'Rebels in the Thomas & Mack Center during a game. (Stephen R. Sylvanie/USA Today Sports)

Tikky Suwantikno, manager of Hawks, said reporters on Thursday that Shaw was immediately released due to breach of contract. The league also banned him from playing.

“We do not tolerate players, administrators or someone in the field of drugs,” said Budisatrio Djiwandono Budisatrio Djiwandono. “There is no space for drug users in the basketball world.”

There are around 530 people in the death cell in Indonesia, and most of them are in prison for drug-related crimes, according to the Ministry for Immigration and Correction Ministry. Of this total number, 96 foreigners were.

The last time that executions took place was July 2016 when an Indonesian and three foreigners were executed.

The Utah State Aggies Center Jarred Shaw reacts in the first half in the arena auditorium against the Wyoming Cowboys. (Troy Babbitt/USA Today Sports)

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Shaw, native of Dallas, played College basketball for Oklahoma State and Utah State. The 6-foot 10 striker recorded more playing time with Utah State with an average of 28.3 minutes per game in 58 competitions.

During his time with the aggies, Shaw scored an average of 14.2 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.1 blocks.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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