Former Oklahoma State and Utah State basketball player Jarred Shaw was arrested in Indonesia for allegedly attempting to smuggle illegal drugs into the country, according to the Associated Press. Shaw could face the death penalty if convicted, as the Southeast Asian nation enforces strict drug laws, with some convicted smugglers executed by firing squad, according to the report.

Shaw, 34, has played for several teams in the Indonesian League since 2022, most recently the Tangerang Hawks before his arrest on May 7. Police raided his apartment and found 132 pieces of cannabis candies. Ronald Sipayung, police chief at Soekarno-Hatta Airport, told the Associated Press that Shaw’s arrest followed a tip from customs officials, who flagged a suspicious package he had allegedly received from Thailand. Sipayung stated Shaw could face up to a life sentence or the death penalty if found guilty.

While Thailand decriminalized cannabis in November 2024, Indonesia continues to enforce harsh drug laws.

Shaw was terminated from the Tangerang Hawks and Indonesian Basketball League chair Budisatrio Djiwandono banned him for life, according to the report. Shaw rated as a four-star prospect coming out of Dallas (Texas) Carter in the 2009 class. The industry-generated 247Sports Composite rated him as the No. 99 overall recruit and No. 11 center in the cycle. He signed with Oklahoma State, where he played two seasons, participating in a total of 44 games as a limited contributor.

Shaw transferred to Utah State before the 2011-12 season. After redshirting, he played two seasons with the Aggies, serving as a starting center. He earned a spot on both the WAC All-Newcomer Team and Second Team All-WAC in 2012-13 after averaging 14.2 points and 8.4 rebounds per game. He averaged 14.1 points and 8.3 rebounds as a senior the following season in 2013-14, gaining honorable mention All-Mountain West.

In December 2013, while at Utah State, Shaw faced indefinite suspension for violating team rules. He was charged with felony distribution of a controlled substance, alongside misdemeanor counts of possession of drug paraphernalia and contributing to the delinquency of a minor after police responded to a call near campus.

Shaw served ten days in Cache County Jail and was placed on 36 months of probation, allowed to serve his jail time on weekends to continue his studies. In September 2014, a judge granted him early release from probation to pursue international basketball opportunities.