"Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee's return to the Bay Area for this weekend's FanFest tour stop hit a snag at Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday evening, with the South Korean native being temporarily detained by Customs and Border Patrol officials. A Giants source confirmed around 6:30 p.m. that Lee had been released from customs officials at LAX. Lee is scheduled to appear at City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon on Saturday,"
"Earlier today, Jung Hoo Lee experienced a brief travel issue at LAX due to a paperwork issue, the Giants said in a statement Wednesday night. The matter was quickly clarified with the appropriate authorities, and he has since been cleared to continue his travel. We appreciate the professionalism of all parties involved. Details of Lee's detainment were first reported by The SF Standard."
Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee was briefly detained at Los Angeles International Airport because of a paperwork issue but was released and cleared to continue travel. He is scheduled to appear at City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon on Saturday for the FanFest tour stop alongside manager Tony Vitello, several pitchers, and the mascot. The paperwork matter was quickly clarified with appropriate authorities, and officials involved were described as professional. The detainment drew attention amid recent immigration-related entry denials affecting some foreign athletes, including Ethiopian runners and Venezuelan youth baseball teams. Lee confirmed plans to represent South Korea in the upcoming World Baseball Classic.
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