Less than 24 hours after the FBI raided his properties in Los Angeles, Miami and New York, Sean “Diddy” Combs faces more legal trouble when his alleged “drug mule” is also arrested.
According to TMZ, the famous rapper’s “drug mule,” identified as Brendon Paul, was arrested at the Opa Locka airport in Miami. This was after federal agents intercepted Combs’ private jet.
Paul was arrested on a charge of possession of suspected cocaine and suspected marijuana. Both charges are considered felonies in Florida.
Local authorities also say they are working with Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection personnel. While arresting Paul, they discovered the suspected drugs in the 25-year-old’s travel bags. The suspected narcotics were analyzed and determined to be legitimate.
Although he was taken to jail, it was revealed that Paul posted bail.
TMZ further reported that Paul was identified in Rodney Jones’ lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs as a confidant of the musician. Paul is also someone who allegedly handles the rapper’s drugs and weapons.
Despite the allegations, there is no evidence to show that the drugs Paul had at the time of his arrest were in any way related to Combs.
The raids on Sean “Diddy” Combs’ properties as part of a sex trafficking investigation. The rap music legend has reportedly been linked to the investigation.
Source talks about raids on Sean “Diddy” Combs properties
Meanwhile, a source close to the investigation into Sean “Diddy” Combs spoke to CNN about the situation.
According to the source, the investigation into the rapper is led by the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York. It is being carried out by the Department of Homeland Security Investigation (HSI). The Transnational Organized Crime Division is also involved.
The source also shared that the investigation is part of sexual assault allegations filed in several civil lawsuits against Sean “Diddy” Combs. The rapper previously denied all allegations.
The New York HSI stated Monday that it carried out law enforcement actions as part of an ongoing investigation. The raids were conducted in cooperation with local authorities and HSI units in Los Angeles and Miami. The agency will provide more information as it becomes available.
Combs previously stated on social media that he was done with the allegations. “Enough is enough. For the past two weeks, I have sat silently and watched people attempt to assassinate my character, destroy my reputation and my legacy. Nasty accusations have been made against me by people looking for a quick payday. “Let me be absolutely clear: I did not do any of the horrible things that are alleged. I will fight for my name, my family and for the truth.”
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