Wrong Direction For Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson? Drug Warning For The Duo

The duo were required to post bonds of 200,000 pesos (about £3,000) each to get a special work permit.

14:34 20 March 2015

One Direction stars Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson were required to post bonds of about £3,000 each, which will be forfeited if they are caught using or promoting illegal drugs in Manila, Philippines. 

 

Elaine Tan, of the Philippine Bureau of Immigration, said: "The condition is intended to protect the public interest should the band members commit any violation during their stay in the Philippines.”

 

The move was followed by a video leaked last May where the duo were shown allegedly smoking cannabis in Peru. 

 

Tan said that the band will not be able to push through with the concert without the cash bond. It was understood that the producer of the concert went to the Immigration Bureau on Thursday to post the bonds. 

 

Christine Ching, a spokeswoman of Anti-Drugs Advocate, said: "We want to see their pure, raw, untainted talent.” She also explained that there was concern about the popular band’s influence of Filipino youth. She added that government drug agencies as well as advocate groups will be present to monitor band members. 

 

One Direction are scheduled to play at the seaside Mall of Asia Concert Grounds on 21 and 22 March.