"The amount discovered in the arrest is significant because any amount of marijuana above 2.2 pounds -- or a kilogram -- in the state of Alabama can result in a drug trafficking charge. Holloway, who was "removed from campus" and is not with the team days before the NCAA tournament because of the arrest, told police he wanted to exercise his Miranda rights and remain silent during the search of his apartment but then told police "he only smokes.""
"Per the charging documents, the West Alabama Narcotics Task Force was executing a search warrant at Holloway's apartment when authorities found marijuana in a backpack, a jacket pocket, a suitcase, in a TV entertainment stand and a vacuum-sealed bag, along with cash, the prescription sedative Promethazine, a "rolling tray" and packaging materials. That was just in one room. Authorities also found marijuana in a box and a drawer in a spare bedroom."
"He has been charged with a class C felony drug possession charge, "not for personal use," and a failure to affix a tax stamp charge. They're both felonies and they both carry a maximum sentence of 10 years in jail and a $15,000 fine."
Alabama basketball star Aden Holloway was arrested Monday on felony drug possession charges after authorities discovered 2.1 pounds of marijuana in his apartment during a search warrant execution. The amount is significant because exceeding 2.2 pounds in Alabama triggers drug trafficking charges. Marijuana was found in multiple locations throughout his apartment including a backpack, jacket pocket, suitcase, TV stand, and vacuum-sealed bag, along with cash, prescription sedative Promethazine, rolling trays, and packaging materials. Holloway was charged with class C felony drug possession for non-personal use and failure to affix a tax stamp, each carrying maximum sentences of 10 years and $15,000 fines. He posted $5,000 bail and was released. Coach Nate Oats confirmed the team will play without Holloway in the NCAA tournament against Hofstra.
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