WASHINGTON -- Wizards forward Markieff Morris was detained at Philadelphia International Airport on Thursday and then released, law enforcement officials told CSN Philadelphia.
"A suspicious item" triggered a search of Morris' checked suitcase and "suspected marijuana" was found during the secondary search, officials told CSN Philadelphia.
The investigation is ongoing, a Tinicum Township police spokesman told the media outlet.
Morris was traveling with a party that included his mother on an international trip, according to the report.
The Wizards said in a statement that they "spoke with Markieff earlier today and will continue to gather more details."
Morris' lawyer did not immediately respond to messages from The Associated Press seeking comment.
Morris, 26, is from Philadelphia. The Wizards acquired him from the Phoenix Suns at the NBA trade deadline.
Morris and twin brother Marcus, a forward for the Detroit Pistons, were indicted by an Arizona grand jury last year on felony aggravated assault charges for allegedly beating a man outside a Phoenix recreation center. The case is still pending.
According to a Phoenix police report, Erik Hood said five people, including the Morris brothers, repeatedly punched and kicked him. All five then left the area in a Rolls-Royce Phantom as bystanders began to appear. Police say it is alleged that Hood was assaulted for sending an inappropriate text message to the Morris brothers' mother.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
