By Former NBA athlete Iman Shumpert, known for playing for teams such as the New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Sacramento Kings, Houston Rockets, and Brooklyn Nets. dance with the stars The season 30 champion was arrested last week for cannabis possession while traveling.
owned by Shumpert 6.2 ounces On July 30, he found marijuana in his luggage as he went through security at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) en route to Los Angeles.according to Associated Press, the DFW Airport Public Safety Department said this was “significant amounts of marijuana.” Police also reported that Shumpert had a 14-round Glock with 9mm rounds in it and he had a magazine but no firearm, which is now part of the charges. is not.
According to the police report, Shumpert told officers he had marijuana in his bag and “asked him if there was a way he could get on a plane so he could arrive on time to pick up one of his daughters.” rice field”.
However, the police told him no and arrested him for felony possession instead.
Recreational cannabis is illegal in Texas, and medical cannabis is only permitted under certain circumstances.currently in possession 4 ounces or more Cannabis (but less than 5 pounds) is a felony in state prison. 2 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.
This is a cautionary tale for anyone planning to travel with cannabis. Many airports in legal states have relaxed restrictions on cannabis possession. Earlier this year, an airport in Canada considered allowing cannabis vendors on its premises. In 2020, Chicago airports set up cannabis pardon boxes for travelers to bring cannabis before flights. In 2018, Los Angeles International Airport changed its policy to allow cannabis possession at the airport, but not on the actual flight.
In January of this year, rapper Vic Mensa was found with 124 grams of psilocybin capsules, 178 grams of psilocybin gummies, 6 grams of psilocybin mushrooms, and 41 grams of LSD at Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia after returning from Ghana. was doing. He was charged with felony drug possession. Nonetheless, Vic Mensa recently launched his own cannabis brand in Chicago, Illinois. 93 boys.
Traveling abroad with cannabis has proven dangerous, such as the case of WNBA athlete Britney Griner, who was detained in Russia in February for possession of e-cigarette cartridges. Although she has medical marijuana cards in the U.S., a Russian judge concluded on August 4 that she was found guilty and sentenced to nine and a half years in prison. rice field. prison. The U.S. is reportedly in talks with Russian officials about a potential prisoner swap to bring Griner home. I offered to exchange it for another American, Paul Whelan, who was in the United States.
“I would like to apologize to my teammates, the club, the fans and the city (Yekaterinburg) for the mistakes I have made and the shame they have caused.” Associated Press“I also want to apologize to my parents, brothers, the Phoenix Mercury Organization in my hometown, the amazing women of the WNBA, and my amazing spouse back home.”
