The 24-year-old former X Factor judge was arrested along with her 35-year-old friend, rapper Mike GLC, by appointment at a central London police station and later bailed pending further inquiries.
It comes after police officers were said to be 'considering' information after a newspaper suggested she had acted as a go-between in a drug deal by introducing a journalist to an alleged supplier.
Bailed: Former X Factor judge Tulisa
Contostavlos (left, pictured last week in Marbella) was arrested with
her 35-year-old friend, rapper Mike GLC (right, pictured today), by
appointment at a central London police station
Beautiful property: Police removed two bags of evidence from the multi-million Hertfordshire home of Tulisa
Photographed: Mike GLC, who was arrested along
with former X Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos today on suspicion of
supplying class A drugs, stands outside Belgravia Police Station in
central London
Outside Belgravia Police Station tonight, Mike GLC said the pair were innocent and denied he was a drug dealer, adding: 'We are innocent. We haven't been charged.'
He added that any evidence caught on camera had been 'taken out of context' and the duo were 'set up', saying: 'Anyone can edit or chop things together on video.
'The truth will come out in the end. I don't want to go into much more detail. I am going home to be with my family. This is ruining my life. I am not a drug dealer. I have never sold drugs in my life.'
A report on Sunday claimed Tulisa, who found fame with the band N-Dubz, allegedly boasted to a tabloid reporter about her links to drugs and claimed to be able to get hold of 'whatever you want'.
During one meeting, Tulisa allegedly said: 'Half my phone book sells it. Of course I can get it for you. Half the guys I know are drug dealers.'
Return: Tulisa arrived back at her home at
6.30pm tonight in a black Chrysler with blacked-out windows, and was
driven straight into a garage, so she could not be seen. Her PA Gareth
Varey is pictured running behind it
Gathering evidence: Detectives arrive at Tulisa's £6million mansion to conduct a search after her arrest
Search operation: Plain-clothed police officers carry evidence bags into the former X Factor star's home
Investigation: Driving an unmarked Ford Mondeo,
police officers were let into the gated property by Tulisa's personal
assistant, Gareth Varey (left), who refused to comment on her arrest
Her £6million mansion was searched by detectives who arrived at the property with evidence bags and a search book. The Metropolitan Police confirmed searches were completed at two addresses.
Driving an unmarked Ford Mondeo, officers had earlier been let into the gated property by Tulisa's personal assistant, Gareth Varey, who refused to comment on Tulisa's arrest.
Asked if he had anything to say, Mr Varey, dressed casually in camouflage shorts and a white t-shirt, shrugged his shoulders and ran back inside. Detectives in plain clothes spent just over an hour at her home this afternoon before leaving with a large brown paper bag and a large clear bag.
Tulisa arrived back at her home at 6.30pm tonight in a black Chrysler with blacked-out windows, and was driven straight into a garage, so she could not be seen.
Searches: Detectives in plain clothes spent just
over an hour at Tulisa's home this afternoon before leaving with a
large brown paper bag and a large clear bag
Loyal: The singer's £100,000 Audi R8 sports car
has remained outside the house since Sunday and her entourage has had at
least six boxes of pizza delivered to the property, seen here being
collected by Mr Varey
Tulisa's cousin and N-Dubz band-mate Dappy arrived on Sunday, hiding in the back of a Volkswagen. Soon afterwards, police visited Tulisa's home to briefly speak to Mr Varey and a female friend.
A Met Police spokesman said today: 'Officers from Westminster have today arrested two people - a 35-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman - by appointment at a central London police station on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.
'Both have now been bailed pending further inquiries to a date in late July. Searches have been completed at two residential addresses.'
A spokesman for Tulisa declined to comment. Yesterday, it emerged Tulisa could lose up to £1million following the allegations. Her biggest contract with clothing firm Bank is now being 'reviewed'.
Bank, which is owned by JD Sports, is now said to be considering pulling the 24-year-old's range TFB and her image from marketing campaigns.
A Bank spokesman told the Daily Mirror: 'Following the news that has unfolded this weekend concerning Tulisa, Bank Fashion are currently reviewing their options regarding her continued involvement with Bank and her clothing range TFB.'
Parent company JD Sports added: 'We are deeply concerned by the allegations regarding Tulisa’s actions. We are monitoring the situation closely and will continue to do so as it develops.'
Meanwhile, Mike GLC tweeted yesterday: 'What do d*** head artist thinks the rules changed because I'm in this madness keep making video and talking my name that's all I'm saying (sic).'
Axed: Tulisa (second right, with Louis Walsh,
Gary Barlow and Nicole Scherzinger) was officially dropped as a judge on
The X Factor just days ago, with Sharon Osbourne returning to the show
in her place.
In a tweet confirming the decision, she said: 'Just wanted to let you all know that I won't be part of the X Factor panel this year.
'I've had a great time on the show, but this year it's time to do something different. I'd like to thank everyone on The X Factor for two amazing years. Stay tuned as I have a very exciting announcement soon.'
The star - whose debut solo album only made it to number 35 in the chart - won an apology last year from an ex-boyfriend who leaked footage on to the internet of the two of them performing a sex act.
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