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Actor's son gets 6 months jail for drug possession

By:  Tupaki Desk   |   9 Jan 2015 12:11 PM GMT
Actors son gets 6 months jail for drug possession
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Jaycee Chan, son of Hollywood martial arts star Jackie Chan was recently arrested in Beijing related to a drug case.Police found him red handed while having drugs and they seized more than 100 gm of marijuana at the junior Chan's home.

Jayacee Chan who was convicted on a drug charge today sentenced to six months in prison in a Beijing court.Jaycee Chan was also fined with 2,000 yuan ($326).

On Aug 14, Beijing police detained many people for drug offences, including Jaycee Chan and Taiwan movie star Ko Chen-tung.Chan and Ko Chen-tung tested positive for marijuana and both admitted to taking the drug.

The incident had sent shock waves across Hollywood industry considering Jackie Chan's popularity and his unbreakable image. Jackie Chan held the post of a goodwill Ambassador for the China National Anti-Drug Committee in 2009 and has promoted anti-drug education in the country. Jackie Chan reportedly expressed embarrassment and shame over behavior of his son and his involvement in drug case.