Renowned Chinese sreenwriter detained over drug use

Another Chinese celebrity catches wide attention for being found using drug.

Beijing police says they have detained Chen Wanning, a popular screenwriter for possession of ice at an apartment in downtown Beijing.

Chen admits later that he was taking the drugs while being caught.

"This afternoon police officers seized methamphetamine in my apartment. I feel deeply sorry and regretful for my taking drugs."

Chen, more known to the public as Ningcaishen, is acclaimed as one of the most prominent screenwriters here in China.

He is the latest big name to be caught taking drug, after singer Li Daimo was detained for the same reason in April.

Chen's detention comes as the police authorities are launching raids against drug use here in China, while embarking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.