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Nicki Minaj, 41, Arrested Live in Amsterdam for Alleged Marijuana Possession on Saturday

May 25, 2024, 05:34 PM

Nicki Minaj, a 41-year-old rapper, has been arrested by Dutch police at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport on Saturday for alleged possession of marijuana. The incident occurred while she was live-streaming on Instagram. Minaj was detained after security personnel reportedly found pre-rolled marijuana in her luggage, which she claims belonged to her security team. The arrest happened as Minaj was traveling from Amsterdam to Manchester for her next show on the Pink Friday 2 World Tour. Despite the legality of marijuana in Amsterdam, the possession of soft drugs at the airport is prohibited. Minaj has denied the allegations and suggested that there might be an attempt to sabotage her tour. She requested legal assistance during the livestream and refused to enter a police vehicle until she had spoken to a lawyer. Earlier, Minaj missed her scheduled plane to Manchester due to an extensive 2-hour security check.