{"id":317557,"date":"2024-05-31T14:21:13","date_gmt":"2024-05-31T12:21:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/?post_type=news&p=317557"},"modified":"2024-05-31T14:21:13","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T12:21:13","slug":"nicki-minaj-cancels-amsterdam-concert-after-arrest-on-drug-charges","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/news\/nicki-minaj-cancels-amsterdam-concert-after-arrest-on-drug-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Nicki Minaj Cancels Amsterdam Concert After Arrest on Drug Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"

US rapper Nicki Minaj has cancelled her concert at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam following her arrest at Schiphol airport on drug charges last Saturday. The incident has highlighted the complex legal landscape surrounding drug use in the Netherlands.
\nMinaj was arrested shortly before a flight to Britain after customs officials found several pre-rolled marijuana joints in her luggage. The joints contained between 30 and 100 grams of marijuana, exceeding the Dutch policy of turning a blind eye to five grams for personal use. She was fined \u20ac350 and allowed to travel, but the incident has resulted in a criminal record for Minaj in the Netherlands.
\nConcert promotor Mojo announced the cancellation of Sunday’s concert, citing the “events of the past week”. Minaj took to social media, accusing the police of racist treatment and claiming that her baggage was only checked because of her skin colour. She also alleged that the officers involved enjoyed the situation.
\nHowever, a spokesman for the border police stated that they will always act if crimes come to light, “whatever your background, no matter who you are, where you are from or where you are going”.
\nThe Netherlands is known for its relatively relaxed approach to drug use, with the possession of up to five grams of cannabis considered a misdemeanour. However, the country has faced increasing pressure from the European Union to tighten its drug laws. The arrest of a high-profile celebrity like Nicki Minaj has brought renewed attention to the ongoing debate surrounding drug policy in the Netherlands.
\nAs the investigation into the incident continues, fans and music enthusiasts await further developments. This has once again highlighted the complexities of navigating drug laws while travelling abroad.<\/p>\n

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