Pop sensation Bruno Mars faced legal trouble in Las Vegas, joining the list of celebrities entangled in drug-related issues in the city.
The arrest of the renowned singer, whose real identity is Peter Hernandez, occurred on September 19 due to suspicions of possessing illicit substances, as reported by E!
Online.
Mars, scheduled for a performance at the Hard Rock Hotel, encountered law enforcement officers in the early hours of the morning at 2:40 a.m. inside a restroom.
The police made the discovery of the illegal drugs during this encounter.
The Associated Press disclosed that Mars was caught with 2.6 grams of cocaine.
Following the incident, Mars was released from custody without the requirement of bail in the early hours of Sunday, as confirmed by the AP.
In a bid to attract more attendees for his concert, the “Just the Way You Are” crooner took to Twitter just before the arrest, urging fans to join him at the Hard Rock venue.
He enthusiastically posted, “Come See Me @ the Hard Rock 2nite!!
VEGAS!!”
on his social media account.
This year has seen Mars rise to greater prominence, not only through his own musical endeavors but also for his songwriting prowess.
His knack for crafting chart-t