Reggae artists arrested for drug use

Several artists appearing at the ongoing Uppsala Reggae Festival have been detained by police for testing on suspicion of drug offences.

Published: 9 August 2008 17:51 CEST

Police took blood and urine tests on some 50 people on Friday evening they suspected of the use or the possession of narcotics.

“Among the suspects are a number of artists and musicians taking part in the festival. I can not specify which ones,” said police spokesperson Christer Nordström.

Uppsala police also found and seized smaller amounts of illicit drugs backstage at the festival venue, Nordström.