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.

Indonesian police on Wednesday (May 14) held a news conference following the arrest of U.S basketball player, Jarred Dwayne ...

Indonesian police on Wed (May 14) held a news conference following the arrest of U.S basketball player, Jarred Dwayne Shaw, ...