One of the New England Patriots’ breakout stars of 2017 appears to have gotten himself into a less-than-desirable legal situation over the weekend. Duron Harmon, who enjoyed a career year at free safety last season for the Pats, was arrested in Costa Rica on Friday after the defensive back attempted to enter the nation with a sizable amount of weed hidden within the confines of his luggage.
Duron Harmon Arrested
According to a report by the Costa Rican Star, Harmon attempted to enter Costa Rica with a variety of cannabis products, including 58 grams (or just over two ounces) of weed stuffed inside a can of iced tea, three pipes filled with cannabis oil, an edible, and four containers of compressed marijuana weighing approximately 4.3 grams.
Harmon, who had originally flown out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida was detained by country officials before being sent back to the United States.
Irving Malespin, the director of the Fiscal Control Police, confirmed Harmon’s arrest and ensuing deportation in a statement.
“This involved a professional NFL player, who tried to come into the country carrying marijuana,” said Malespin. “He has sent back to US territory. It is important to highlight the work of different police bodies, who carry out important operations in different areas of the country. We want to prevent undesirable people from entering the country.”
The 27-year-old Harmon had his best season as a pro in 2017, playing in all 16 contests and finishing the year with 23 combined tackles, four interceptions and seven pass deflections from the free safety position. He was originally drafted in the third round of the 2013 NFL draft and has played all of his five seasons of professional football with the New England Patriots.
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