Reports emerged that the NASCAR driver was ꦑarrested last month as he returned from a holiday in♚ Cancun, identifying as "Kyle Thomas B".

Authorities said that his gun contained “hollow-point bul🐈lets”.

Busch has now explained: "In late Janu⛎ary, Samantha andꦉ I enjoyed a several-day vacation in Mexico.

ꦗ"When departing the country, my handgun was flagged during routine screening at the airport.&nbsꦍp;

“I have a vali♍d concealed carry permit from my local authority and adhere to all handgun laws, but I ma✃de a mistake by forgetting it was in my bag.

"Discovery of the handgun led to my detainmen💝t while the situation was resolved. I was not aware of Mexican law and had no🍒 intention of bringing my handgun into Mexico.

"When it was disco🌟vered, I fully cooperatedꦑ with the authorities, accepted the penalties, and returned to North Carolina.

"🌠I apologise for my mistake and appreciate the respect shown by all parties as we resolved the matter. My family and I consider this issue closed."

Busch, 37, is in his first season with Richard Childress Racing 🍬after ♑leaving Joe Gibbs Racing.