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Markieff Morris of Washington Wizards detained at Philadelphia airport

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.