MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Retired Grizzlies star Tony Allen is claiming innocence after he was arrested in Poinsett County , Arkansas, on two charges of drug possession.

Documents show that Allen and his driver, William Hatton, were booked into the Poinsett County Detention Center on November 5. Both were charged with possession of marijuana and possession of meth or cocaine.

The following day, Allen released a statement on Facebook , maintaining that the drugs did not belong to him and he was not even aware of them.

"I understand the optics of this situation are not favorable," he said. "However, I have worked diligently throughout my career to honor my commitments; particularly to the youth I mentor and the community I serve. This incident does not diminish my dedication to that work, an

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