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Nigerian-born Israel Adesanya has been released after he was detained at a New York airport following an attempt to go through security with brass knuckles. SaharaReporters had reported how Adesanya was arrested on Wednesday at JFK Terminal for possessing metal knuckles. Brass knuckles, made of metal or plastic, are illegal in New York, and their possession is considered a misdemeanour punishable by up to one year in prison plus fines.

Israel Adesanya was reportedly arrested Wednesday at JFK Airport in New York while attempting to go through security screenings.

Israel Adesanya was briefly detained at a New York airport on Wednesday after attempting to carry brass knuckles onto a plane.

UFC fighter Israel Adesanya was arrested Wednesday at John F. Kennedy International Airport for possession of "metal knuckles," a spokesperson for the Port Authority Police Department confirmed with ESPN.

Israel Adesanya was arrested and briefly detained at JFK Airport in New York for possession of brass knuckles.