Radio 1 DJ Grooverider Released From Dubai Prison
5th Sept 2008
Drum'n'bass DJ Grooverider
has been released from prison in Dubai after serving
half of a four year sentence for drugs possession.
The DJ, who was jailed in February, was found in
possession of 2.16 grams of cannabis when stopped at
Dubai airport in November last year.
At the time, he claimed to have forgotten about the
drugs when they were found in his pocket by airport
security.
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He was released last Thursday
after being pardoned by the Dubai Royal Family.
According to the BBC, the DJ has already flown home
to spend time with his family and friends.
Grooverider is perhaps most famous for his weekly
drum and bass show on Radio 1. |
credits: GIGWISE |