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Snoop Dogg’s Latest Pot Bust
The rapper and actor is apparently still puffing away, and now he faces marijuana charges in Texas.
It can’t be a surprise to followers of Snoop Dogg, the hip-hop star who has been very outspoken about his fondness for marijuana, that he was arrested in Texas after border agents in the town of Sierra Blanca searched his tour bus.
According to a statement from the Hudspeth County Sheriff, Snoop Dogg (aka Calvin Broadus) "freely admitted" that marijuana cigarettes found hidden in three prescription bottles were his. The stash was located by a drug-sniffing dog, which found the pot in a trash can in the rear of the bus. In all, officials confiscated a total of 0.130 pounds of marijuana, according to the official statement from law enforcement.
Coincidentally, the bust happened along the same stretch of highway where singer Willie Nelson was arrested in 2010 for a similar pot-related offense. Both Snoop Dogg and Nelson have been vocal proponents of legalizing pot.
Following the incident, the 40-year-old Snoop Dogg was arrested, cited for possession of drug paraphernalia, given a court date of January 20 and released, according to the sheriff’s office. While Nelson ended up settling his legal issue with a $500 fine, there is no word on whether Snoop Dogg might face a similarly minimal penalty.
Snoop Dogg is no stranger to the inside of a police station. He has been arrested numerous times over the years, usually stemming from his marijuana use. His penchant for pot even made its way into his music, as he headlined tours with titles like “Up In Smoke” and “Puff, Puff, Pass.” In 2002, though, Snoop made headlines when he announced he was giving up pot altogether, citing his children as inspiration. Apparently, the ban didn't last. Snoop was arrested in California in 2006 on drug possession and firearms charges.
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