Supermodel Gigi Hadid arrested in Cayman Islands for possession of marijuana
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Supermodel Gigi Hadid arrested in Cayman Islands for possession of marijuana
(Web Desk) - According to officials, model Gigi Hadid was detained last week in the Cayman Islands for allegedly possessing marijuana.
Leah Nicole McCarthy, an influencer, and Hadid, also known as Jelena Noura Hadid, were detained on July 10 for bringing in marijuana and drug paraphernalia, according to Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control.
The pair, "who arrived on a private aircraft to the Cayman Islands from the United States were arrested following a search of their luggage, and a small amount of marijuana was recovered," the islands' border authorities said.
A spokesperson for Hadid said the 28-year-old was travelling with marijuana that had been properly obtained in New York City with a medical licence.
"It has also been legal for medical use in Grand Cayman since 2017," the representative said. "Her record remains clear and she enjoyed the rest of her time on the island."
According to the local newspaper Cayman Marl Road, the arrest took place at Owen Roberts International Airport, and both ladies were later freed on bond.
Although the two entered a guilty plea and paid a fine of nearly $1,200, there was no formal conviction, according to border officials.
Hadid posted a number of photos on Instagram in the week following the arrest that showed her enjoying a beach and ocean. She captioned a photo posted Tuesday: "All's well that ends well."
