An American basketball player for the Indonesian league was arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle illegal drugs to the country, police said Thursday.

If convicted, Dallas native Jarred Shaw, 34, could face death by firing squad for allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs.

Jarred Dwayne Shaw, who played college basketball for both Oklahoma State and Utah, faces up to life or the death penalty.

During a search of his apartment, police allegedly discovered more than 100 pieces of Delta-9 THC cannabis candies.

Jarred Dwayne Shaw, 34, from Dallas, was arrested May 7, after police raided his apartment just outside the capital, Jakarta, ...

American basketball player Jarred Shaw faces death penalty in Indonesia after receiving THC-infused candy from Thailand.

Former college basketball star Jarred Shaw could face the death penalty following an arrest in Indonesia. Shaw, who played ...