Aging pop star George Michael was cautioned by police for an incident in which he was found in possession of marijuana, following his arrest in February.

The troubled singer was found slumped at the wheel of his car in London and was taken into custody after police allegedly found the marijuana and another drug in the car.

George Michael's friends are begging him to give up smoking cannabis.Pals of the 'Careless Whisper' singer are worried about his alleged growing dependence of the drug, but he is refusing to turn his back on weed.

A source close to the star told Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper: "It'saffecting his concentration and obviously has a big impact on his lifestyleat the moment.

Reportedly, the multi-platinum recording artist was found in a car slumped over the steering wheel in central London.

According to the report, a London police spokesman issued a statement saying a 42-year-old man (presumably Georgie) had been held on suspicion of possessing Class C drugs, a group in British law that includes cannabis, tranquilizers and some painkillers.

Singer George Michael has been arrested on suspicion of possessing drugs after he was found slumped at the wheel of a car. The former Wham! star was taken into custody in London.

Michael, 42, was checked by paramedics, but did not need hospital treatment.