Israel Adesanya Arrested For Possessing Brass Knuckles At JFK Airport

Israel Adesanya was arrested Wednesday afternoon for criminal ownership of a weapon at JFK airport in New York City, TMZ Sports has actually found out … after the UFC super star was apparently busted while going through security with metal knuckles.

The arrest was made by the Port Authority Police Department near the TSA screening location … near the American Airlines terminal around 1:57 PM.

Brass knuckles are unlawful (class A misdemeanor) in the state of New York. It’s likewise unlawful to bring them on your individual or in your carry-on bag. It’s uncertain where the declared brass knuckles were saved.

It’s uncertain if polices will release Adesanya a Desk Appearance Ticket … or if he’ll stay in custody.

Of course, Adesanya isn’t from the U.S. … he resides in New Zealand.

Izzy, in spite of losing his belt to competitor Alex Pereira throughout the centerpiece at UFC 281 on Saturday at Madison Square Garden, is among the very best and most popular UFC fighters in the whole world.

Saturday’s loss was simply the second in his mixed martial arts profession.

If eventually charged and founded guilty, Adesanya might confront one year in prison, plus fines.