12:53 PM PT -- 11/17 -- According to the Queens District Attorney's Office, Israel Adesanya was issued a desk appearance ticket -- a written notice from a police officer -- and is required to appear in court in early December.
1:45 PM PT -- Israel Adesanya's manager, Tim Simpson, tells TMZ Sports ... “Israel was handed a gift by a fan, which he put in his luggage. When flagged at the airport, Israel quickly disposed of the item, and cooperated with authorities.