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Gigi Hadid ‘arrested for drug importation’ in Cayman Islands and detained by border patrol

The supermodel mum was reportedly arrested on the Caribbean island when customs officials found drugs in her possessions.

Gigi Hadid has been released from jail after she was arrested for marijuana and drug paraphernalia possession when flying to the Cayman Islands in the Caribbean.

The supermodel was apprehended after landing in a private plane at the Owen Roberts International Airport in the capital city of George Town, Grand Cayman, on July 10.

Hadid, 28, was searched by customs upon her arrival and when the border control agents put her luggage through a scanner, they found a “small amount of weed and smoking utensils,” according to entertainment website TMZ.

The mother-of-one and a friend were “arrested on charges of importation of marijuana and importation of utensils to smoke the cannabis,” the outlet claimed.

It was later determined the drugs were for personal use only, reported The Sun.

Gigi Hadid reportedly was fined $1000 for drugs importation. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
Gigi Hadid reportedly was fined $1000 for drugs importation. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

Hadid’s arrest was processed at the Royal Cayman Islands Detention Center where she arranged for bail.

The IMG model and her companion appeared in court two days later on July 12 where she was formally charged.

The pair pleaded guilty and were ordered to pay a $1000 fine, but they left without a conviction on their records.

Hadid was visiting the British territory of the Cayman Islands for a girl’s trip with her friends, E! Online revealed.

The star’s spokesman told the outlet: “Gigi was travelling 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.”

An update from TMZ said that a close to Hadid insisted the weed wasn’t in her personal possession.

“It was found in a bag of one of the people she was travelling with … but because the plane was in her name, all of the contents became her responsibility.”

The source also claimed Cayman Island officials wanted to be paid off “but Gigi refused, instead opting for the legal ramifications”.

The incident has seemingly not gotten the best of Hadid, who took to social media to post photos of her trip just two days after her court appearance.

The blonde posed in a peach paisley bikini on July 14, showing off a massive fake dragon tattoo on her right hip.

That same day she also shared a snap of herself enjoying the blue Caribbean water in a green bikini while straddling a noodle float toy.

Relationship drama

Hadid shares her two-year-old daughter Khai with her ex Zayn Malik.

The co-parents called it quits in October 2021, and, as of 2023, Malik is dating Selena Gomez.

This sparked rumours of a feud between Gomez and Hadid, who are long-time acquaintances through their mutual friend Taylor Swift.

The Calm Down singer unfollowed Hadid, her sister, and Malik on Instagram, leaving fans speculating as to the reason why.

However, sources reportedly told Cosmopolitan that the model had “no problem” with the new couple as long as Mailk remains “happy and stable.”

Meanwhile, Hadid is believed to be dating actor Leonardo DiCaprio, 48, after they were spotted on a string of dates together.

Gigi Hadid attends the Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 21, 2023 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
Gigi Hadid attends the Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 21, 2023 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

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Last month, the A-list pair were seen enjoying a second secret date in a row at a celebrity hangout, London’s Chiltern Firehouse, in the early hours of the morning.

The US Sun exclusively revealed the news that the couple had rekindled after previously calling it quits in February of 2023.

A source said at the time: “Leonardo arrived with about eight friends around 1.30am, but spent most of the night sitting in the corner with Gigi once inside.

“They couldn’t be prized apart and definitely seemed to be enjoying each other’s company, with lots of chemistry clearly there.

“Considering they’d been pictured outside Chiltern Firehouse the night before, it’s a surprise they weren’t spotted this time but they managed to stay under the radar and kept to themselves while Leonardo’s entourage partied away.”

DiCaprio and Hadid first set tongues wagging at a party in New York City on September 12, 2022.

This story first appeared in The Sun and is reproduced with permission.

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