Jabari “Captain Treezy” Brown, the pilot who shot to internet fame after winning a private jet in a MrBeast challenge, was reportedly detained in Paraguay after authorities found a huge marijuana stash on board a private aircraft.
According to reports, Paraguayan officials discovered roughly 577 pounds of marijuana on the plane, valuing the haul at around $3.6m. The aircraft was allegedly heading to Brazil, a common destination for cannabis trafficked out of Paraguay.
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Brown’s exact role in the flight remains murky. Reports indicate he was acting as co-pilot, or “second captain,” on a jet operated by an Estonian pilot who was the first captain. The plane was also reportedly carrying passengers and undisclosed cargo, and it’s unclear how much Brown knew about what was being loaded.
Paraguay is one of the largest marijuana producers in South America, and trafficking routes into neighboring Brazil are a constant focus for authorities. Private aviation is often used by smugglers because small aircraft can move quickly between remote airstrips and across borders.
Brown’s current legal status hasn’t been officially confirmed. It’s unclear whether formal charges have been filed against him, against the other captain, or against the passengers on board.
