Gigi Hadid got arrested because she was carrying drugs

Kelly Taylor

The popular American model and influencer, Gigi Hadid, got arrested after she was found carrying drugs with her.

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Gigi carrying drugs

Leah Nicole McCarthy, another American, and Hadid were both charged with the possession of marijuana.

Gigi carried marijuana

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As per reports, a private plane landed from the USA on July 10, 2023, at the Owen Roberts International Airport General Aviation Terminal, in which Hadid was traveling.

Scene at the airport

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When customs officers thoroughly examined Hadid's and McCarthy’s luggage, they found marijuana.

Marijuana founded

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The customs officers also found utensils to consume those drugs in their luggage.

Utensils for consumption

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As per the reports, Hadid and her friend were both arrested by the officials on suspicion that they were importing drugs and their consumption utensils.

Gigi and friend arrested

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Both women were taken to the Prisoner Correctional Center for investigation before being subsequently freed on bail.

Taken to prison

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McCarthy and Hadid appeared in summary court on July 12 and entered guilty pleas. They each received a $1,000 fine and escaped with no formal charges.

Pleaded not guilty

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As per Gigi’s representative, she purchased those drugs legally in NYC, as they told E! News.

Legally carried drugs

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Gigi didn’t let the brief time she spent in prison affect her vacation, as she posted several pictures from her tropical vacation on Instagram.

Gigi enjoyed her vacation

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