HK star Zhang Yaoyang detained over drug use

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Hong Kong movie star Zhang Yaoyang has been arrested over drug use.

Hong Kong movie star Zhang Yaoyang. [Photo: people.com.cn]

Beijing police say they have detained Zhang Yaoyang for using marijuana at a hotel in downtown Beijing.

The actor is well known for his role in the movie 'Gangster' a film that has given him great popularity.

He is the latest big name to be caught taking drugs, after a renowned Chinese screenwriter was detained for the same reason.

According to an informed source, besides drug use, Zhang is also being held on suspicion of paying for sex.

Zhang will be detained for 20 days.

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