Rapper Wiz Khalifa Arrested in Romania Over Illegal Drug Possession Charge
Rapper Wiz Khalifa was arrested this weekend in Romania over illegal drug possession charges. He later apologized on social media.
“During a recital held during a music festival held in the Costinești resort, Constanța county, [Khalifa] possessed over 18 grams of cannabis (risk drug) and consumed (onstage) another amount of cannabis under the shape of a craft cigarette,” a translated press release from Romanian anti-organized crime prosecutors Diicot reads. “We make it clear that, during the entire criminal process, the investigated persons benefit from the procedural rights and guarantees provided by the Code of Criminal Procedure, as well as the presumption of innocence.”
Cannabis is illegal for recreational use in Romania. Khalifa was in the country for the Beach, Please! Festival, where he performed Saturday night. A video online shows the rapper being escorted out of the venue by authorities. He was charged with illegal drug possession, but was later released from custody.
“During a recital held during a music festival held in the Costinești resort, Constanța county, [Khalifa] possessed over 18 grams of cannabis (risk drug) and consumed (onstage) another amount of cannabis under the shape of a craft cigarette,” a translated press release from Romanian anti-organized crime prosecutors Diicot reads. “We make it clear that, during the entire criminal process, the investigated persons benefit from the procedural rights and guarantees provided by the Code of Criminal Procedure, as well as the presumption of innocence.”
Cannabis is illegal for recreational use in Romania. Khalifa was in the country for the Beach, Please! Festival, where he performed Saturday night. A video online shows the rapper being escorted out of the venue by authorities. He was charged with illegal drug possession, but was later released from custody.
- 7/14/2024
- by Zoe G. Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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