Amir Coffey Arrested

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Clippers forward Amir Coffey was arrested in L.A. on Sunday morning ... after cops say they found a loaded gun in his ride during a routine traffic stop.

Law enforcement tells TMZ Sports ... officers pulled over a car that Coffey was a passenger in at around 2:30 AM in Hollywood -- after they say they saw it speeding.

When cops approached the vehicle, they said it smelled like marijuana -- so they searched it, and found a loaded gun.

Cops say Coffey admitted it was his -- and he was then arrested for misdemeanor possession of a firearm. We're told one other person at the scene was cited for weed.

Records show Coffey was booked into jail at around 5:05 AM -- though he was released four hours later on his own recognizance.

He's due in court for a hearing on the matter later next month.

[donemilio21]

while possession of a firearm is not illegal in California, knowingly carrying a loaded firearm in a vehicle or on you while in public is illegal unless you have concealed carry permit. It will go away if he is able to convince that he wasn't aware he had the firearm in his possession (forgot it was in the car, in the bag, etc.. )