French authorities have arrested one of two young men who appeared in a controversial picture with French President Emmanuel Macaron because of his possession of drugs, French media reported.
Raul Fleming, 22, was arrested for possessing drugs and resisting arrest and was sentenced to eight months' imprisonment, including four suspended months, L'Oreal newspaper reported.
Fleming appeared with his cousin in a photograph with Macron during his visit to the island of St. Martin in the Caribbean, late September.
The French president was criticized in France for another young man, half naked, showing his middle finger in front of the camera, in a disgraceful gesture.
It seems that Macron did not notice this behavior, as he was focused on the camera.
"After this picture, the two young men carried a child with special needs to kiss me," McCron said. "I respect them and their ability. This is the republic."
"The first young man came out days before the prison and succeeded on Saturday to find a job, while the second, who did so, is continuing his studies now."
Unfortunately, the first young man was caught in the crime of possession of drugs. Police found 25 bags of the anesthetic and the pills.
