October 20, 2007 19:53

Amy Winehouse in drugs arrest

Singer is held overnight in Norway

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Amy Winehouse was arrested and held overnight in Norway for possession of cannabis.

The singer was released without charge yesterday morning (October 19) after paying a fine of 500 Euros, according to the BBC.

Winehouse, husband Blake Fielder-Civil, and a third person were arrested at a hotel in Bergen after being found with 7g of the drug, but was released in time to play a show in the city. It is understood that the arrests were made after a tip off.

Norwegian prosecutor Lars Moren Lothe told Associated Press: "She's paid the fine, so this thing is over for us now."

Her spokesman added, "She was released without charge. The show in Bergen is going ahead as planned.

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