Gigi Hadid was arrested in the Cayman Islands and is accused of possessing marijuana and drug paraphernalia

Rebecca Cohen,Callie Ahlgrim
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  • Gigi Hadid recently traveled to the Cayman Islands while in possession of marijuana, her rep confirmed to Insider.

  • She was reportedly arrested upon arrival and appeared in court, where she was fined $1,000.

  • Her rep said the marijuana was "purchased legally" and she "enjoyed the rest of her time on the island."

Gigi Hadid was arrested last week in the Cayman Islands and is accused of possessing marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

A representative for Hadid confirmed to Insider that she was traveling with "marijuana purchased legally" using a medical license in New York City.

"It has also been legal for medical use in Grand Cayman since 2017," Hadid's rep told Insider. "Her record remains clear and she enjoyed the rest of her time on the island."

Local outlet Cayman Marl Road broke the news on Monday, followed by TMZ on Tuesday.

The supermodel reportedly flew from the US to the Cayman Islands via private jet on July 10. When she landed at Owen Roberts International Airport, a Customs and Border Patrol agent found a small amount of marijuana and other related materials, TMZ reported.

Hadid said the items were only for personal use, per TMZ, but she and her travel buddy, Leah Nicole McCarthy, were both arrested on charges of importing marijuana and the tools to smoke it.

Hadid was reportedly processed at the Royal Cayman Islands Detention Center and later released pending prosecution in the case.

According to Cayman Marl Road, Hadid and McCarthy appeared in court on July 12, pleaded guilty, and were each fined $1,000.

The Cayman Islands courts also confirmed to People that Hadid and McCarthy were arraigned in George Town, but did not specify the charges. No conviction has been publicly recorded.

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A few hours after Hadid's arrest made headlines, the 28-year-old mother of one shared a slideshow of tropical photos on Instagram.

She wrote in the caption: "All's well that ends well."

Hadid has never spoken publicly about marijuana or other medicinal drug usage.

However, her model sister Bella Hadid has been photographed several times wearing cannabis-themed jewelry, including Ele Karela's "Mary Jane" necklace, which retails for $3,160.

Read the original article on Insider