Jackie Chan's son arrested for drugs in China

Legendary Kung fu movie star, Jackie Chan has gotten his named tainted by his son, Jaycee Chan who has been arrested on drug-related charges. One hundred grams of marijuana was reported to have been found in his home on August 14, 2014.

The Beijing News says that Jaycee, 31, also an actor, was arrested in Beijing, China, along with 23 year old Taiwanese actor, Ko Chen-tung.

Jaycee Chan’s arrest is part of a larger war being waged by the Chinese authorities against illegal drug use. This time however, the crackdown is aimed at the wider populace, including foreigners living in China and the entertainment industry has seemingly come under special scrutiny.

Jackie Chan, now 60, best known for his popular “Rush Hour” films, was in 2009, officially nominated by the China National Anti-Drug Committee to serve as a goodwill ambassador for the country’s effort against illicit drugs.

His son, Jaycee starred in the 2012 Taiwanese action-comedy film “Double Trouble”.