Gigi Hadid was arrested in the Cayman Islands for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
In a statement issued to NBC News, Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control confirmed via email that the 28-year-old model was arrested along with another person on July 10, 2023.
“The two women, who arrived by private plane 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 statement said.
According to the statement, Hadid appeared in court two days after the arrest and was charged with “importation of a controlled drug and importation of a drug instrument.”
Hadid pleaded guilty and was fined CI $1,000.00 (about $1200 USD). No convictions were recorded.
A Hadid spokesperson confirmed in a statement provided to NBC News that she was traveling with marijuana purchased on a medical license.
“Gigi was traveling with marijuana legally purchased in New York on a medical license,” the statement read. “She has also been legal for medical use in Grand Cayman since 2017. Her track record remains clear and she enjoyed the rest of her time on the island.”
Grand Cayman is the largest island of the Cayman Islands.
Meanwhile, the “Next in Fashion” host seems to be enjoying her vacation. On July 18, she shared a post to her Instagram that showed her on a beach with friends.
“All’s well that ends well,” he captioned the post with an emoji of a sunset.
