A founder of Cirque de Soleil, Guy Laliberte, has been detained for questioning in French Polynesia for allegedly growing cannabis.
Cannabis plants. Photo: AFP
Reports say the Canadian billionaire was taken into custody for growing cannabis on his island Nukutepipi.
His company Lune Rouge has confirmed the detention, saying he is a user for medical reasons.
It dismisses what it says is a rumour that he was dealing drugs.
Mr Laliberte rents out his island for $US1.2 million a week, which includes 16 villas and employs 120 staff.