Former Santa Cruz Warriors player could face execution over marijuana candies in Indonesia

Former Utah State basketball player arrested in a country where drug crimes can carry the death penalty

A former Utah State University men’s basketball player was arrested in Indonesia. Here's what you need to know.

Former Santa Cruz Warriors player could face execution over marijuana candies in Indonesia

By NINIEK KARMINI JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — An American basketball player in the Indonesian league was arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle illegal drugs into the country, police said Thursday. The Southeast Asian country has extremely strict drug laws, and convicted smugglers are sometimes executed by firing squad. Jarred Dwayne Shaw, a 34-year-old former Santa Cruz Warrior from Dallas, was arrested May 7, after police raided his apartm…

Former Warriors prospect could face firing squad execution in Indonesia

The player was reportedly seen yelling "help!" as he was arrested this month.

Basketball player facing firing squad in Indonesia over cannabis

*This story first appeared on SFGATE A former minor league player for the Golden State Warriors is facing a possible death sentence in Indonesia after authorities arrested him on suspicion of having cannabis edibles. Jarred Dwayne Shaw, who plays professional basketball in Indonesia, was arrested May 7 after authorities raided his apartment near Jakarta and found 132 pieces of cannabis edible candies, according to the Associated Press. The arre…

Jarred Shaw has been arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking.

Former Santa Cruz Warrior facing possible death penalty over marijuana candies in Indonesia

A basketball player who once played for the Santa Cruz Warriors was arrested for allegedly attempting to bring illegal drugs into Indonesia, where he currently plays professional basketball. He could face life in prison or the death penalty if found guilty.Jarred Dwayne Shaw, 34, of Dallas, Texas was arrested in early May following a police raid of his apartment just outside of Jakarta, where officers seized 132 pieces of cannabis candies, the A…