Gigi Hadid Arrested For Traveling With Drugs: Update
Bella Hadid’s sister Gigi’s recent trip to the Cayman Islands took a turn for the worse when she was busted for traveling with drugs and arrested. According to E! News, there has been an update regarding her arrest and what kind of trouble she is in.
Gigi Hadid Arrested For Traveling With Drugs: Update
First reported by a local outlet called Cayman Marl Road, Gigi Hadid, and her girlfriend took a trip to the Cayman Islands on July 10th. Unfortunately, Gigi and her friend were arrested at the Owen Roberts International Airport shortly after arriving via a private plane.
The outlet notes that after their arrival, customs officials discovered both “ganja” and “utensils used for the consumption of ganja” inside their luggage. Gigi Hadid as well as her friend were arrested under the suspicion that they were involved in the “Importation of Ganja.”
Gigi Hadid was arrested and charged for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia after she flew to the Cayman Islands, TMZ reports. pic.twitter.com/yJDCjSrj8z
— Pop Base (@PopBase) July 18, 2023
After being arrested, Bella Hadid’s sister and her friend were transported to Prisoner Detention Center where they were later released on bail. On July 12, Gigi Hadid and her friend appeared in court where they were charged. They both plead guilty and were each hit with a $1,000 fine. Fortunately, the outlet goes on to affirm that Gigi Hadid and her friend are not facing any charges for traveling with “ganja.”
Speaking to E! News, a representative of Gigi Hadid defends her stating that she was never doing anything illegal and the arrest was a complete misunderstanding. The representative goes on to explain that being in possession of ganja was completely legal for Gigi at the time. Here is the official statement her rep gave to the press about the situation:
“Gigi was traveling with marijuana purchased legally in NYC with a medical license. It has also been legal for medical use in Grand Cayman since 2017. Her record remains clear and she enjoyed the rest of her time on the island.”
Gigi Hadid was arrested and charged with possessing marijuana and drug paraphernalia after flying to the Cayman Islands last week, @TMZ reports.
She was released from bail, fined $1,000 and has no conviction on her record.
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— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) July 18, 2023
Did This Hinder Her Trip?
Other than a really rough start to her girls’ trip to the Cayman Islands, both Gigi and her friend were able to get out on bail and deal with the situation pretty quickly. Moreover, her rep confirms Gigi and her friend were able to return to their vacation and have a nice time without worrying about the incident.
Her representative only issued the statement to put out any fires because of the nature of the charges she was hit with and the reason she was arrested.
Model Gigi Hadid was arrested on charges of cannabis possession.
Hadid was accompanied by another individual named Leah Nicole McCarthy and the same charges were imposed on her. Hadid was at the Owen Roberts International Airport where her luggage was being checked by the… pic.twitter.com/crgVNj6inb
— Pop Faction (@PopFactions) July 18, 2023
Did you know Gigi Hadid supported the use of marijuana and used it herself? Are you surprised she was arrested for possessing and traveling with it? Let us know your thoughts on this situation in the comments down below. And, keep coming back for any additional updates on this situation.
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