Alex Caruso, who has just completed his NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers after their elimination in the playoffs, was arrested Tuesday in Texas for drug offenses. As he was about to board a flight at College Station Airport, security guards detected a weed chopper containing marijuana in his luggage.
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The player was charged with possession of a “Amount less than 2 ounces” (57 grams) of marijuana and narcotics implements. He was released after paying a fine of $ 552 (around 460 euros) and a bail of $ 4,200 (around 3,500 euros).
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Caruso, 27, has played four years with the Lakers since joining the NBA in 2017, shooting at 5.9 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists. At the end of his contract, he will be a free agent this summer.
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