Deandre Ayton Detained and Searched for Weed at Bahamas Airport

Los Angeles Lakers star Deandre Ayton was temporarily detained and searched for marijuana at a Bahamas airport, though no charges were ultimately filed.

17 Feb, 23:06 — 18 Feb, 02:57

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AI-generated comparison of how 3 sources cover this story

All outlets report that Deandre Ayton was detained at a Bahamas airport. While Yahoo provides a general account, TMZ and Reuters specify the detention was related to suspicion of marijuana possession. TMZ uniquely details the outcome, stating no charges were filed and the search came up empty.

What sources agree on

Deandre Ayton was detained.
The detention occurred at a Bahamas airport.
The detention was brief or temporary.

Where they diverge

Specific reason for detention

Yahoo

It reports Ayton was "briefly detained" without specifying the reason for the detention.

tmzReuters

These outlets explicitly state the detention was due to suspicion of marijuana possession or a search for weed.

Notable gaps

The outcome of the search and detention, including no charges filed and the search coming up empty.

Covered by tmz · Not in yahoo, reuters

Deandre Ayton's affiliation with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Covered by tmz, reuters · Not in yahoo

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Coverage Timeline

Reuters17 Feb, 23:06First to report

Lakers' Deandre Ayton detained at Bahamas airport on suspicion of marijuana possession - Reuters

tmz18 Feb, 02:40

Deandre Ayton Detained, Searched For Weed At Bahamas Airport, No Charges Filed

Yahoo18 Feb, 02:57

Deandre Ayton briefly detained at Bahamas airport

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Yahoo3h ago

Deandre Ayton briefly detained at Bahamas airport

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tmz3h ago

Deandre Ayton Detained, Searched For Weed At Bahamas Airport, No Charges Filed

Los Angeles Lakers star Deandre Ayton was temporarily detained at a Bahamas airport as authorities searched his posessions for marijuana, but was eventually released after the search came up empty, TMZ Sports has learned. The Central Division of…

By TMZ Staff

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Reuters7h ago

Lakers' Deandre Ayton detained at Bahamas airport on suspicion of marijuana possession - Reuters

Lakers' Deandre Ayton detained at Bahamas airport on suspicion of marijuana possession Reuters

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Deandre Ayton Detained and Searched for Weed at Bahamas Airport

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Lakers' Deandre Ayton detained at Bahamas airport on suspicion of marijuana possession - Reuters

Deandre Ayton Detained, Searched For Weed At Bahamas Airport, No Charges Filed

Deandre Ayton briefly detained at Bahamas airport

Read at source (3 outlets)

Deandre Ayton briefly detained at Bahamas airport

Deandre Ayton Detained, Searched For Weed At Bahamas Airport, No Charges Filed

Lakers' Deandre Ayton detained at Bahamas airport on suspicion of marijuana possession - Reuters

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