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Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee briefly detained at LAX over paperwork
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San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee was temporarily detained by Customs and Border Protection agents at Los Angeles International Airport on January 21, 2026, after forgetting his travel documents in South Korea. The issue was quickly resolved, allowing him to continue his journey for an upcoming team fan event. Officials confirmed the detention was not political and involved no contraband.