Jarred Shaw: The American basketball star can face execution by firing a squad in Indonesia – what he calls a crime
Shaw was arrested this week in the Indonesian capital Jakarta. Police found 132 kinds of cannabis candies on a package sent from Thailand, meaning drugs. Candy has Delta-9 THC, a chemical found in cannabis.
Police reportedly said Shaw ordered candy and planned to share it with other basketball players in Indonesia.
Police Chief Ronald FC Sipayung said the Soekarno-Hatta Airport Police Drug Department handled the case. According to USA Today, if Xiao is found guilty, he can be sentenced to death in prison or even sentenced to death.
Michael Tandayu, head of the airport’s narcotics department, said Shaw will be charged for selling candy, buying candy, acting as an intermediary and accepting or receiving narcotics, with the charges being sentenced to a minimum of six years in prison.
Indonesia was very strict with drugs until 2016 when they executed drug criminals by firing the squad. Shaw is playing for Tangerang Hawks, a team in the Indonesian Basketball League. But IBL said Shaw’s contract was cancelled because he violated the club’s rules. Hawks manager Tikky Suwantikno said they regretted what happened and took it very seriously. Budisatrio Djiwandono, president of the Indonesian Basketball Association Per Brazil, said they would not tolerate their players, officials, court staff or any other involved drug use.
IBL CEO Junas Miradiarsyah said Shaw and others like him would be banned. According to independent observers, they will not allow them to play or work in IBL again.
According to the Associated Press report, Indonesia has about 530 death rows. Of these, 96 were foreigners, and most of them committed drug crimes there.
FAQ
Q1. Why was Jarred Shaw arrested in Indonesia?
He was arrested for receiving drug candy from Thailand.
Q2. Can anyone sentence drug death penalty in Indonesia?
Yes, Indonesia has sentenced to death for serious drug crimes.
