Nigerian born UFC star, Israel Adesanya, arrested in US airport
Nigerian Born UFC Star Israel Adesanya Arrested at US Airport for Possessing Unlawful Item Thursday, November 17, 2022.
Israel Adesanya risks a one-year jail term after the UFC fighter was caught in possession of an illegal item Brass knuckles, which are listed as illegal in the United States, were reportedly found in the fighter’s possession.
He has been arrested and may be barred from leaving New York until officials complete their investigation.
While going through screenings at JFK Airport, a set of brass knuckles – which are an illegal item in the US – were reportedly discovered in his possession.
Further reports have it that Adesanya was immediately taken into custody at the airport facility, near the American Airlines terminal.