Federal agents reportedly arrested Diddy’s alleged drug and firearms mule, Brendon Paul, during the raid on the rapper’s home, Tuesday.
Paul was reportedly with Diddy at Opa Locka Airport in Miami as law enforcement officials arrived to speak with the star and his entourage, according to TMZ. Diddy’s two homes were simultaneously raided by the Department of Homeland Security during that time. Paul was allegedly booked on two drug charges when federal agents intercepted Diddy’s plane. He has since been charged with one count of possession of suspected cocaine and one charge of possession of suspected marijuana candy, according to TMZ. Both charges are felonies in the state of Florida.
Sean “Diddy” Combs performs onstage during the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena on September 24, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartRadio
Court documents obtained by TMZ alleged that agents working in conjunction with Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection personnel investigated the belongings of each person and allegedly located what has been described as being suspected drugs inside Paul’s travel bags. It was noted that Paul confirmed the bags were his, according to TMZ.
Diddy’s ‘drug mule’ was reportedly arrested at Miami Airport as Diddy’s homes were being raided and his son’s arrested yesterday.
“Brendon Paul, 25, was arrested Monday at Opa Locka Airport after the feds intercepted Diddy’s plane.” pic.twitter.com/ucgSBjUcX4
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Law enforcement officials said the suspected narcotics were subsequently tested and were determined to be cocaine and marijuana candy as originally suspected, according to TMZ.
Actor-rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs attends the ceremony honoring him with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on May 2, 2008 on Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California. Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images
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Paul was arrested and taken to jail. He has since made bail and was released.
Rodney Jones previously unleashed a slew of allegations against Diddy and had mentioned Paul by name. He identified Paul as being a close confidant and made bombshell allegations against him, claiming he was the mule who allegedly handled Diddy’s drugs and guns, according to TMZ.
Sean “Diddy” Combs attends the 2022 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
At this stage in the investigation, it is not yet clear if the drugs allegedly found in Paul’s bags were connected to Diddy in any way. (RELATED: Video Shows Diddy Remains Free Amid Rumors He Fled The Country During Homeland Security Probe)
Diddy is currently under investigation over allegations of human trafficking, sexual assault and rape, among other claims made against him by a number of women.
This story continues to develop.