Paris Hilton arrested in South Africa for 'smoking marijuana' during Brazil game

| Friday July 2, 2010 00:00

 

Police confirmed Hilton had been arrested and said an investigation was under way. It is thought the star was now due at one of the dedicated World Cup courts set up to deal with crime specifically during the tournament.

South Africa's Times newspaper reported that Hilton was escorted by police to the Mount Road Police Station in Port Elizabeth shortly before 8pm. Hilton only arrived in South Africa on Thursday for a World Cup trip. Since arriving in the host nation on a private jet she has posted about her experience on Twitter.

Writing on her account, she said: 'It's so beautiful here. I can't wait to go on the Safari this week and see all the amazing animals.' Following the game, which the Netherlands won 2-1, she wrote: 'Had so much fun at the game today. What a match! I love South Africa!' (Telegragh.co.uk)