Ariana Madix's Brother Jeremy Charged with Attempting to Bring 100 Lbs. of Cannabis Through Airport Security

Mar. 15, 2025

Ariana Madix and Jeremy Madix.Photo:Getty(2)

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Jeremy Madix, the brother ofVanderpump RulesstarAriana Madix, was arrested after allegedly trying to take more than 100 pounds of cannabis with him on a flight to Germany.

In the documents, which were filed in Orange County, Florida, courts on Feb. 23, the customs agent who stopped Jeremy and Ahad claimed that he searched their three suitcases, including two large black Tumi suitcases and a black Briggs & Riley suitcase.

The agent then alleged that the suitcases contained “a large amount of green leafy substance in vacuum-sealed bags in all of the suitcases,” and the warrant added that the plants tested “presumptive positive” for cannabis.

Ariana and Jeremy Madix.Ariana Madix/Instagram

Ariana Madix/Instagram

Soon after, per the warrant, an Orlando Police Department detective took custody of the suitcases and alleged that the bags with Jeremy’s name on the tags contained 64 vacuum-sealed bags of about 76 pounds of cannabis, and that the bag with Ahad’s name on the tag contained 31 bags of cannabis weighing about 37 pounds.

The pair were both charged with trafficking in cannabis of more than 25 pounds or 300 plants, which,according to Florida law, carries a minimum sentence of three years in prison and a fine of $25,000.

The Orlando Police Department did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.

Jeremy and his sister Ariana’s mother, Tanya Madix, also wrote a letter in support of her son, telling the judge overseeing the case that the 32-year-old is “is a wonderful loving son” and a “kind person.”

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Love Island USAhost Ariana did not write a letter to the judge, per the court docs. Back in March, Jeremy made an appearance on thePUMP RULES Podcastepisode that was taped at thepremiere party ofThe Valley, and stated that he had not spoken to his sister “in months.”

Another document filed on Aug. 14 shows that Jeremy’s bond was set at $80,000, and that he must give up his passport within five days of being released on bond.

It is unclear if he is still in custody in Florida.

source: people.com