I've never had a problem with drugs. I've had problems with the police

I've never had a problem with drugs. I've had problems with the police

Keith Richards, the legendary guitarist of The Rolling Stones, is no stranger to controversy. Throughout his career, Richards has been known for his wild lifestyle, which often included heavy drug use. However, despite his reputation as a notorious drug user, Richards has always maintained that he never had a problem with drugs – his real problem was with the police.

Richards' tumultuous relationship with the law began in the 1960s, when he was arrested multiple times for drug possession. In 1967, Richards and his bandmate Mick Jagger were famously arrested for drug possession at Richards' country home in Sussex. The incident led to a highly publicized trial, where both Richards and Jagger were ultimately acquitted. This was just the beginning of Richards' run-ins with the law.

Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Richards continued to have brushes with the police due to his drug use. In 1977, he was arrested in Toronto for heroin possession, and in 1978, he was arrested in Arkansas for reckless driving. Despite these incidents, Richards always maintained that his drug use was a personal choice and that he never felt like he had a problem with drugs.