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Jennifer Lopez’s Ex Casper Smart Faces Police Raid Amid Alleged Marijuana Grow Operation

Police raid Jennifer Lopez’s ex Casper Smart’s Los Angeles home, uncovering alleged marijuana grow operation days before Christmas. Credit: Getty Images

Jennifer Lopez’s former boyfriend, Casper Smart, has found himself in legal hot water following a police raid at his Los Angeles home. Just days before Christmas, authorities acted on a tip-off, uncovering what is being described as a cannabis grow operation inside the property. The situation has left fans and critics speculating about the dancer’s legal future.

Police Raid Uncovers Alleged Cannabis Operation

According to reports, law enforcement arrived at Smart’s residence on December 23, armed with a search warrant. The raid took place at approximately 9 a.m., during which Smart and an unidentified woman were present in the house. The authorities reportedly discovered an active small-to-medium-sized marijuana grow operation.

While Smart was not detained, officers cited and released him at the scene. The case has since been referred to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for review. At this time, it remains unclear whether formal charges will be filed against the choreographer and creative director. Smart and his representatives have yet to comment publicly on the incident.

A Tumultuous Past with Jennifer Lopez

Smart first rose to prominence during his high-profile relationship with Jennifer Lopez, which lasted on and off from 2011 to 2016. Their romance followed Lopez’s divorce from Marc Anthony and was often the subject of tabloid headlines.

In 2014, rumors of alleged infidelities cast a shadow over their relationship, with reports claiming that Smart had been “sexting” transsexual models. The scandal coincided with Lopez’s return to her Bronx roots for a performance, drawing unwanted attention to the couple.

“She’s coming back to The Bronx, and the only thing anyone can talk about is her toyboy and the transsexuals,” an insider revealed at the time to Page Six. Another source added that Lopez was growing tired of the drama surrounding Smart and was considering moving on.

The couple eventually called it quits for good in 2016, reportedly due to lingering trust issues.

Social Media Reacts to Casper Smart’s Legal Troubles

As news of the police raid spread, netizens took to social media to share their thoughts on the situation.

  • User @DramaLlama tweeted, “Casper Smart is back in the headlines, and it’s not for his choreography. Yikes.”
  • Another user, @CelebrityBuzz101, wrote, “From J.Lo’s boyfriend to police citations. What a fall from grace.”
  • @GreenLifePro defended Smart, tweeting, “Growing weed in California? Isn’t that basically legal now? Seems like overkill.”
  • Meanwhile, @PopCultureQueen remarked, “This is why you don’t mess with J.Lo—her exes always end up in trouble.”
  • User @JusticeForAll added, “Let’s not jump to conclusions. Everyone deserves their day in court.”
  • Finally, @TheTeaIsHot quipped, “First sexting scandals, now this. Casper Smart is living up to his name—vanishing career and all.”

What’s Next for Casper Smart?

As the case moves to the District Attorney’s Office, Smart faces the possibility of charges related to the alleged marijuana operation. While California has legalized cannabis, strict regulations still govern its cultivation and distribution.

For now, the dancer-turned-actor’s legal fate hangs in the balance, adding another chapter to his tumultuous post-Lopez life.

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