Paul Anderson, the British actor known for his portrayal of Arthur Shelby in the period drama Peaky Blinders, was, on Thursday fined £1,345 ($1,700). He was caught in possession of drugs including cocaine and amphetamines in December. Here are other celebrities, who have been arrested for possession in recent times.
Best known for his role as Iron Man in the Marvel movies, was in and out of prison and rehab between 1996 and 2001 for possession of cocaine, marijuana, and heroin.
Supermodel Gigi Hadid, was in 2023, held at the Owen Roberts International Airport in Grand Cayman, a British Overseas Territory; she was found in possession of marijuana.
Former child actor Lindsay Lohan has been arrested several times between 2007 and 2012, for cocaine possession. She has also been to rehab for drug abuse.
In 2007, actor Mischa Barton was arrested for driving under the influence and possession of marijuana.
The Home Alone star was arrested in 2004. He was charged with possession of marijuana and a controlled substance.
McConaughey, in 1999, was arrested at his home in Austin for alleged possession of marijuana. He spent nine hours in a county jail. The drug charges were later dropped.