Alex Caruso of the Los Angeles Lakers was arrested in Texas for drug offenses

TEXAS (Monitoring Desk) According to Texas A&M police, Los Angeles Lakers player Alex Caruso was arrested and released on Tuesday for narcotics consumption and paraphernalia. Caruso attempted to take an aircraft at Easterwood Airport in College Station, Texas, at 2 p.m. Central Time, according to Lt. Bobby Richardson of the Texas A&M Police Department, who told ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne.

According to Richardson, the Transportation and Security Administration inspected bags of Alex Caruso and discovered a marijuana-laced herb grinder. Caruso was arrested for possession of less than two ounces of marijuana, according to internet records. After posting bond, he was released.

Caruso was a member of the Texas A&M football team. This summer, he is an unrestricted free agent. The 27 year-old has been a big contributor off the bench for the Lakers over the previous four seasons since signing with the team in 2017. In 58 matches this season, he produced 6.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 2.8 assists.