'I'm ashamed, shocked & heartbroken,' Jackie Chan says after son's drug arrest

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Legendary actor Jackie Chan is known for catching the bad guys in his movies, especially busting drug syndicates, but Jackie Chan’s son has shamed his father as he was detained in Beijing over drug charges.

Jackie, who was made an anti-drug ambassador in China in 2009 has therefore apologized to the public, saying he’s ashamed and saddened by his 31 year old son, Jaycee Chan's actions. Jaycee was picked up & detained last Thursday after 100 grams of marijuana was discovered at his home.

Police said Jaycee and another man found in his home, Taiwanese movie star Kai Ko, 23, tested positive for marijuana and admitted using the drug. Jackie wrote on his microblog on Wednesday that Jaycee would have to face the consequences of his actions. Continue...

"Regarding this issue with my son Jaycee, I feel very angry and very shocked. As a public figure, I'm very ashamed. As a father, I'm heartbroken. Jaycee and I together express our deep apology to society and the public' Chan wrote. 

"I hope all young people will learn a lesson from Jaycee and stay far from the harm of drugs. I say to Jaycee that you have to accept the consequences when you do something wrong. As your father, I'm going to face the road together with you.'

Jaycee was also accused of aiding and abetting other drug users. He faces up to three years in jail if found guilty. The Chinese government started a serious crackdown on drug users in June this year and so far over 7,800 drug users have been arrested.

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