Former basketball player Jarred Shaw, once associated with a college team, confronts the possibility of capital punishment in Indonesia due to possession of cannabis candies.
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Jarred Shaw, former basketball player, could be facing the death penalty. That's right, folks, the dude who used to dribble and swish hoops is currently embroiled in a sticky situation — smuggling cannabis-infused candy in Indonesia.
Delta 9 THC Cannabis Candies Seized
Back in May, airport police raided Shaw's apartment and found his stash – 132 pieces of Delta 9 THC candies! According to TMZ Sports and The Associated Press, Shaw claimed he had intended to share these treats with his teammates.
Fired and Banned for life
Needless to say, his team, the Tangerang Hawks, promptly cut ties with him. And, as if that weren't enough, Shaw has been banned for life from the Indonesian Basketball League.
Death Penalty on the Table
If convicted, Shaw might just be saying his last shot instead of whipping up a three-pointer. Given Indonesia's iron-clad stance on drugs, Shaw might be looking at life in prison or the death penalty. IBL chairman Budisatrio Djiwandono wasn't pulling any punches when he said, "There's no room for drug users in the basketball world."
But wait, it gets worse. Cannabis, in any form, is strictly prohibited in Indonesia.smuggling cannabis-infused candy carries severe consequences. The 2009 Narcotics Law groups weed into the same category as opium and cocaine – drugs that don't exactly get a warm welcome in this country.
Currently, about 530 people are on death row in Indonesia, many of them for drug charges. In 2016, the country even executed three foreign citizens for drug-related offenses. If Shaw avoids the death penalty, he could still be slapped with up to 15 years in prison and a hefty fine of over $600,000. Talk about a tough break for a former baller!
Shaw, who hails from Dallas, played college ball at Oklahoma State and Utah State. After that, he was drafted by the Santa Cruz Warriors in the NBA Development League Draft. Shaw then signed with Dorados de Chihuahua of the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional (LNBP) and Club Trouville of Montevideo, Uruguay, during the 2019-20 LUB season.
So, there you have it, folks — the tragic tale of a man whose love for his teammates and candy led to a potential death sentence. Stick to legal confections, folks, and keep your eyes on the basket instead of the candy jar. Let's hope Jarred sees a miracle or two in court.
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- Jarred Shaw's NBA career is far from his mind as he finds himself embroiled in a drug case that could potentially lead to his execution, given Indonesia's strict stance on drugs.
- As the NBA and sports world follow the story of Jarred Shaw, a former basketball player, who is facing the death penalty for smuggling cannabis-infused candies in Indonesia, it serves as a reminder of the harsh realities and consequences that come with drug-related activities, even for those who once excelled in sports.
