Upon searching the officials reportedly found “ganja and utensils used for the consumption of ganja”, according to local outlet Cayman Marl Road.
Following the discovery, Gigi Hadid and her friend was arrested on “suspicion of Importation of Ganja and Importation of Utensils used for the consumption of ganja,” the outlet reports.
They were taken to the Prisoner Detention Center, where they were eventually released on bail.
The report further states that Gigi Hadid and her friend were present in court on 12 July, where they pleaded guilty. The supermodel and her friend were fined $1,000. They are not facing any additional charges.
“Gigi was traveling with marijuana purchased legally in NYC with a medical license,” Gigi Hadid’s representative said in a statement to Rolling Stone. “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.”
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The spokesperson told PA news agency: “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.”
Hadid has appeared to post about the holiday on Instagram.
After news of her arrest broke, Hadid shared pictures including one of her sunbathing on the beach with friends, alongside the caption: “All’s well that ends well.”
She also posted two more pictures on 14 July, two days after the court appearance.
