[Video] Famous director Zhang Yuan detained by police for drug use

by vmusicworm on 2008-01-10 17:17:39

NewsBang.Cn Latest News: According to public reports, police officers from Beijing's Anti-Drug Department conducted surprise inspections of a company and a residence, apprehending several drug users. Among those caught in this operation were film director Zhang Yuan, cinematographer Xie Zhengyu from the movie "Suzhou River," sound engineer Wu Lala from the film "Not One Less," and sculptor artist Mi Chu, among other entertainment industry professionals.

Police officers from the Anti-Drug Department, acting on public tips, first conducted a surprise inspection at an audio production company located near the Third Ring Road in the north of the city. They arrested Xie Zhengyu and the company’s manager, Wu Lala, who were found using "viper" (a type of drug). Wu Lala admitted that the company had a special room designated for clients to take drugs.

In the early hours of the morning, around 4 AM, anti-drug police also raided a private residence in Dongcheng District, where they arrested director Zhang Yuan and others who were found using "viper." This residence belonged to Zhang Yuan, and among those taking drugs with him was renowned sculptor artist Mi Chu..............

(Note: The term "viper" is used here as a placeholder since the original text did not specify which drug; in real contexts, it should be replaced by the correct name of the substance involved.)