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Panthers' Shi Smith Arrested, Charged with Unlawful Possession of Gun, More

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Shi Smith was arrested and charged Friday with unlawful carrying of a pistol, possession of a narcotic with intent to distribute and speeding more than 25 mph over the speed limit, per the Union County (South Carolina) Sixteenth Judicial Circuit Public Index.

According to ESPN's David Newton, the reported narcotic is marijuana. Smith has been released from the county detention center on a $6,000 surety bond ($5,000 for the drug charge, $1,000 bond for the gun charge).

Per Joe Person of The Athletic, the Panthers are aware of the report but will not comment because it is a pending legal matter.