Snoop Dogg detained in Norway

Snoop Dogg was briefly detained in Norway after entering the country with marijuana and a large amount of cash, according to reports.

Customs officials said only that an American artist entered Norway with a small amount of marijuana that was detected by a sniffer-dog.

Norwegian law prevents law enforcement officials from naming suspects.

A customs officer said the artist was also carrying more cash than is legally allowed and was subsequently fined 52,000 kroner (€6,925) for the violations.

Snoop Dogg was scheduled to perform today at a musical festival in the southern town of Kristiansand.

The rapper, whose name is Calvin Broadus, has in the past been arrested on marijuana possession charges.