Kaz Crossley

Love Island star Kaz Crossley has been arrested in the United Arab Emirates on suspicion of alleged drug offences, after being detained at Abu Dhabi ...

[Love Island's](/latest/love-island) Kaz Crossley, 27, has been arrested in Dubai and is reportedly in prison on drug offences. Grateful for this journey." [The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/21413706/love-island-kaz-crossley-jailed-dubai-video-snorting/): "She was looking forward to getting back to Thailand where she has been doing voluntary work and all of a sudden she is languishing in a Dubai jail. Kaz was one of many influencers who had travelled to Dubai for "work purposes" when travelling was banned for UK citizens during the height of the lockdown in 2020. She has since been moved to a Dubai prison, where she was reportedly refused a phone call to her family, but was permitted to send a single email. This comes after a video surfaced of Kaz in Dubai in 2020, appearing to snort a suspicious white powder while other influencers flocked to the area to escape the UK's strict covid restrictions.

Love Island's Kaz Crossley has been arrested in Abu Dhabi on suspicion of drug offences. It is said she was detained in transit on the way to Thailand.

• The reality TV star is also set to appear on Channel 5’s The Challenge. Kaz’s agent reportedly said she cooperated with the police and is expected to be released this morning. She had only stopped off in Abu Dhabi to catch a connecting flight but her name has obviously raised a red flag. It has been reported Kaz was refused a phone call to her family but was able to send an email. The video was allegedly filmed during lockdown when a number of influencers went to Dubai.

According to The Sun, the TV personality was detained at Abu Dhabi airport on Monday, where she was due to board a connecting flight to Thailand. The newspaper ...

She had only stopped off in Abu Dhabi to catch a connecting flight but her name has obviously raised a red flag.” She must be terrified. [The Sun](https://www.thesun.ie/tv/10239310/love-island-kaz-crossley-jailed-dubai-video-snorting/), the TV personality was detained at Abu Dhabi airport on Monday, where she was due to board a connecting flight to Thailand.

LOVE Island star Kaz Crossley was seen partying in her final post before being jailed.As The Sun revealed last night, the reality TV favourite was det.

[Theo Campbell](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/11059401/love-island-theo-campbell-kaz-crossley-slinged/), before dumping him in 2020. [Dubai](https://www.thesun.co.uk/where/dubai/) in November 2020, when the UK was in lockdown. [Josh Denzel](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/josh-denzel/) after joining the show at the Casa Amor stage. [Love Island](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/love-island/) star, 29, was seen at an upscale venue in Ireland on Sunday as she enjoyed on a whirlwind trip before her flight. [The Sun revealed last night](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/21413706/love-island-kaz-crossley-jailed-dubai-video-snorting/), the reality TV favourite was detained at [Abu Dhabi](https://www.thesun.co.uk/where/abu-dhabi/) airport in transit for a flight to [Thailand](https://www.thesun.co.uk/where/thailand/). [Kaz](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/6639530/kazimir-crossley-love-island-2018-theo-campbell/)'s name was flagged up as United Arab Emirates authorities are still probing a two-year-old video of her [snorting a suspicious white substance at a party](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/16941149/love-island-star-kaz-crossley-white-substance/).

A FORMER Love Island contestant has been jailed in Dubai on suspicion of drug crimes, as reported on Friday, February 17. Kaz Crossley, who came third on.

The arrest wasn’t because of anything she had on her. Love Island star jailed in Dubai on suspicion of drug crimes. Love Island star jailed in Dubai on suspicion of drug crimes

Crossley, 28, was allegedly detained at Abu Dhabi airport in transit for a flight to Thailand.

As far as we know it is all down to that video.” The arrest wasn’t because of anything she had on her. [ITV2](/topic/itv2) series, was allegedly detained at [Abu Dhabi](/topic/abu-dhabi) airport in transit for a flight to [Thailand](/topic/thailand).

Crossley, who took part in the 2018 series of Love Island, was apparently detained at Abu Dhabi airport whilst waiting for a connecting flight to Thailand. It's ...

She was allowed to send just one email and wasn't even allowed to make a phone call. The country in the Middle East is known to have a strict zero-tolerance policy on drugs. Crossley, who took part in the 2018 series of Love Island, was apparently detained at Abu Dhabi airport whilst waiting for a connecting flight to Thailand.

News emerged this morning that Kaz, 29, who finished third during her stint on the ITV reality show, was detained at Dubai airport. She has apparently been ...

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The news of the Love Island star 'being arrested on suspicion of drug offences' comes after a video of her snorting a suspicious white substance at a party ...

Kaz has fully cooperated with officials and is free to continue her journey.” [British Foreign Office ](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/united-arab-emirates/local-laws-and-customs)website stating that the country has “zero tolerance for drugs-related offences”, with authorities counting the presence of drugs in the bloodstream as possession. Drug laws in the UAE are very strict, with the A source told the publication: “She was looking forward to getting back to Thailand where she has been doing voluntary work and all of a sudden she is languishing in a Dubai jail. Crossley who calls herself the “Thai Princess” on Instagram has built up a hefty social media following with over 1.1 million followers on the platform. Advertisement

Social media influencer was travelling through Abu Dhabi airport when she was arrested.

Crossley appeared on the fourth series of Love Island, which aired in 2018. “The arrest wasn’t because of anything she had on her. As far as we know, it is all down to that video.”

The influencer, who was a contestant on the 2018 series of the ITV dating show, was detained at Abu Dhabi airport in transit for a flight to Thailand, writes ...

The arrest wasn’t because of anything she had on her. As far as we know it is all down to that video.” She must be terrified. The insider went on to say that after she was arrested, Kaz was allowed to send just one email but wasn't allowed to make a phone call to her family. "Everyone knows how strict they are about drugs over there. A source told The Sun: “She was looking forward to getting back to Thailand where she has been doing voluntary work and all of a sudden she is languishing in a Dubai jail.

Kaz Crossley, a Love Island star, has reportedly been released after being imprisoned in Dubai on charges of drug offences. It is said that the influencer, who competed on ITV2 in 2018, was arrested at the airport in Abu Dhabi while waiting for a trip ...

[Georgia Steel](/topic/georgia-steel), formed an instant connection with Crossley. [Sun that Crossley](/topic/sun-that-crossley), 28, “fully cooperated with officials and is free to continue her journey.” They reportedly said that she Kaz Crossley looking forward to returning to Thailand, where she had been volunteering, and then all of a sudden found herself suffering in a Dubai jail. [UAE](/topic/uae)has "zero tolerance for drugs-related offences." Kaz Crossley sent a message to a specific acquaintance whose email she could recall, asking her to let her family know that she was well but had been detained for drug offences. [Kaz Crossley](/topic/kaz-crossley), a Love Island star, has reportedly been released after being imprisoned in Dubai on charges of drug offences. The insider said that when the reality actress got off in Abu Dhabi for a connecting flight, her "name has certainly triggered a red flag”.

Love Island finalist Kaz Crossley was arrested in the United Arab Emirates over suspicion of drug offences but has been freed from prison after spending ...

The arrest wasn’t because of anything she had on her. The source claimed Kaz was "allowed to send one email and wasn't even allowed to make a phone call". A source said: "She was looking forward to getting back to Thailand where she has been doing voluntary work and all of a sudden she is languishing in a Dubai jail. “Kaz was travelling through Abu Dhabi on her way to Thailand, where she was stopped by UAE police and taken in for questioning in relation to a matter that is not directly related to her but officials felt she could assist in their enquiries," they told The Sun. "Kaz has fully cooperated with officials and is free to continue her journey," the representatives said. Kaz was arrested at Abu Dhabi airport while in transit for a flight to Thailand after being flagged up to United Arab Emirates authorities who are reportedly investigating a video of the

British reality star Kaz Crossley, 27, was held in custody by authorities in Dubai for four days after she was detained at Abu Dhabi airport while ...

The cost of wine and spirits is already dropping in licensed shops. 'British citizen Andy Neal, for instance, was falsely imprisoned for over a year on drug charges in the Emirates in 2018 without a shred of evidence. [Millie Court](/tvshowbiz/millie-court/index.html) and Chloe Burrows from Love Island saw in 2023 in Dubai while promoting its bars, restaurants and businesses, sharing numerous videos on Previously, offenders would have faced a minimum of four years in prison for any drug use. A glass of wine would be around £6 and a cocktail around £10 - and would be even cheaper during the happy hours that are common in Dubai hotels. Sentences for drug-trafficking can include the death penalty. Her agent said on Friday: 'Kaz has fully cooperated with officials and is free to continue her journey. Kaz was one of many influencers who had travelled to Dubai for 'work purposes' when travel was banned for UK citizens during the height of the lockdown in 2020 Yet the mere suggestion of illegal drug use in the UAE is sufficient for the emirati police and prosecutors to apprehend and very likely to convict her. In 2020, Kaz was filmed appearing to snort lines of suspicious white powder while in the United Arab Emirates at the height of the coronavirus pandemic [she was filmed appearing to snort lines of white powder](/tvshowbiz/article-10276001/Love-Island-star-Kaz-Crossley-snorts-suspicious-white-powder.html) in Dubai when hordes of influencers flocked there to escape [Covid-19](/news/coronavirus/index.html) restrictions in the UK, claiming they were there for work. The British reality star, 27, was held in custody by authorities in Dubai for four days after she was arrested at Abu Dhabi airport while transferring to a flight to Thailand.

Former Love Island star Kaz Crossley is set 'to be freed from Dubai jail' following her arrest on Monday on suspicion of drug offences, after "fully ...

newsletter](https://www.ok.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/) Her connecting flight was from Abu Dhabi, but her name apparently caused a red flag in airport officials' systems. Speaking to OK! The representative explained: “Kaz was travelling through Abu Dhabi on her way to Thailand, where she was stopped by UAE police and taken in for questioning in relation to a matter that is not directly related to her but officials felt she could assist in their enquiries." After a "terrified" Kaz has spent four days in a Dubai jail, her representative confirmed to The Sun that she is set to be released. [Love Island](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/love-island)'s [Kaz Crossley](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/kazimir-crossley) is set "to be freed from jail in Dubai" after "fully cooperating with officials", following her [arrest on suspicion of drug offences](https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/kaz-crossley-arrested-in-dubai-29239254).

Former Love Island star Kaz Crossley has issued a statement after reportedly being arrested in Dubai over suspicions of drug offences.

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A former Love Island contestant, who was reportedly jailed in Dubai on suspicion of drug offences, has now been "freed". Kaz Crossley, who appeared in the ...

Kaz was travelling through Abu Dhabi on her way to Thailand, where she was stopped by UAE police and taken in for questioning in relation to a matter that is not directly related to her but officials felt she could assist in their enquiries." A source said she has been allowed to send just one email instead and that it was all "down to that video". It is understood that when the video emerged two years ago, her name was flagged to authorities in the United Arab Emirates who in turn launched an investigation. "She must be terrified. Her arrest reportedly related to a viral video from 2020 in which the 28-year-old appears to be leaning over a table towards lines of white powder while holidaying in Dubai. The source said at the time of her arrest: "She was looking forward to getting back to Thailand where she has been doing voluntary work and all of a sudden she is languishing in a Dubai jail.

Love Island star Kaz Crossley has told of the 'hell' she went through in jail in Dubai following her release, after being 'arrested on suspicion of drug ...

She was allowed to send one email to her loved ones telling them she had been detained. I couldn’t even have a shower," she said. Her name was flagged to the United Arab Emirates authorities after the video surfaced, it is understood.

Crossley, 28, appeared on the fourth season of the hit dating reality show in 2018.

They continued their relationship for several months after the show ended before splitting up. Her post read: “I am safe, thank you for all your kind messages. Crossley, 28, appeared on the fourth season of the hit dating reality show in 2018

Love Island's Kaz Crossley has broken her social media silence after being released from jail in Dubai, after being arrested on suspicion of drug offences ...

newsletter](https://www.ok.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/) So I made the decision to go and visit them as soon as I was done with my quarantine." [Click here for today's top showbiz news](https://www.ok.co.uk/) [Wow! Her connecting flight was from Abu Dhabi, but her name seemingly caused a red flag in airport officials' systems. Speaking to OK! "I was in Thailand doing the two week quarantine because that was the rules to enter at the time and I had a really nice massive villa I was staying in," she began as she recalled her first trip to the area. Kaz continued: "I was by myself and I was watching their [Instagram] stories and I just felt guilty almost that I was staying in this amazing villa with a massive pool literally all to myself and I was watching these kids who literally had nothing. Grateful for so much right now. "Kaz was travelling through Abu Dhabi on her way to Thailand, where she was stopped by UAE police and taken in for questioning in relation to a matter that is not directly related to her but officials felt she could assist in their enquiries." [The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/21418620/love-island-kaz-crossley-dubai-jail-release/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_campaign=suntvtwitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1676634094), telling the outlet: "Kaz has fully cooperated with officials and is free to continue her journey. [Love Island](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/love-island) star [Kaz Crossley](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/kazimir-crossley) has shared a message on her Instagram Story following her release from jail in Dubai [after she was arrested on suspicion of drug offences](https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/kaz-crossley-arrested-in-dubai-29239254). ](https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/loveisland-kazcrossley-released-dubai-jail-29245832)