Zhang Mo arrested for drug abuse again

Zhang Mo, son of household TV actor and director Zhang Guoli, was arrested yesterday for drug use.

Zhang Mo (R) and his father Zhang Guoli in costume on a TV set. [File photo]

 

Police have confirmed the arrest, but details of the arrest location have not been made public yet.

This is not the first time he has arrested for drug use. Back in 2012, Zhang Mo was arrested over marijuana use at his villa in Shunyi district, Beijing.

Media says Zhang Guoli is abroad and may not know of his son's arrest.

The case is currently under investigation.

Zhang Mo, born in 1982, has followed his father to become an actor starring in many films and TV dramas.

Zhang Guoli, is known widely for playing Emperor Qian Long (1711-1799), one of the longest ruling emperors of China's Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) in poplar TV series.