Gigi Hadid arrested in Cayman Islands for possession of marijuana
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Model Gigi Hadid was arrested in the Cayman Islands last week for alleged possession of marijuana
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Hadid, identified by authorities as Jelena Noura Hadid, and her friend, influencer Leah Nicole McCarthy, were arrested on July 10 for the importation of marijuana and paraphernalia
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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
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In a statement to CBS News, a representative for Hadid said the 28-year-old was traveling with marijuana purchased legally in New York City with a medical license
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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
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The arrest happened at Owen Roberts International Airport, and both women were released on bail, according to local publication Cayman Marl Road