A 20-year-old lady has been arrested for allegedly promoting the medicine that killed Robert De Niro's grandson, in accordance with a police official.

Sofia Haley Marks was detained by New York City police and drug brokers on Thursday, in accordance with a legislation enforcement official talking anonymously.

She was anticipated to seem in federal court docket on Friday.

Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, 19, died earlier this month, together with his mom claiming he died after being offered fentanyl-laced tablets.

"So for all these people still f****** around selling and buying this s***, my son is gone forever," stated Drena De Niro on Instagram.

However, the town medical expert has stated the reason for dying continues to be being investigated.

Hollywood legend Robert De Niro stated he was "deeply distressed by the passing of my beloved grandson Leo".

"We're greatly appreciative of the condolences from everyone. We ask that we please be given privacy to grieve our loss of Leo," he added.

New York Police stated Leandro was pronounced useless after being discovered "unconscious" and "unresponsive" on 2 July.

He adopted in his grandfather's footsteps in pursuing appearing and had small roles in Bradley Cooper's A Star Is Born, in addition to The Collection and Cabaret Maxime.

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