Diddy's Drug Mule Turns Out To Be Former Syracuse Hooper
Another stunning detail came to light in Sean "Diddy" Combs' criminal drug and human trafficking ring.
Diddy's alleged drug mule, Brendan Paul, was arrested at Opa-Locka Airport in Miami on Monday afternoon with interesting ties back to Syracuse. Paul came as a familiar face to some on the Syracuse campus … before carrying Diddy's pills, weed, cocaine and other drugs, Paul played guard for Syracuse men's basketball.
Paul played for the Orange from 2018 to 2020 before transferring to Fairmont State University for his junior season.
Paul, 25, was named in a lawsuit by Rodney "Lil Rod" Jones. The lawsuit against Diddy accused the mogul of sexual assault, human trafficking, and possessing illegal narcotics and firearms.
Paul was arrested as federal agents intercepted Diddy's airplane in Miami. He reportedly carried narcotics in his carry-ons as agents apprehended the mule. Paul received two drug counts; one count of possession of suspected cocaine and a separate count of possessing suspected marijuana products.
Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection agents worked toward locating Paul; whereas Diddy's location remains unclear.
His profile remains active on the Syracuse site and the school's digital news publication confirmed his status as a former student.
Homeland Security agents raided Diddy's residences in Los Angeles and Miami on Monday as part of an investigation into claims that the music mogul ran a human trafficking ring.
The 54-year-old's two sons, King and Justin Combs, were arrested at Diddy's home in Los Angeles but later released without charges.
The Department of Homeland Security released a statement regarding the allegations and arrests involving Diddy.
"Earlier today, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York executed law enforcement actions as part of an ongoing investigation, with assistance from HSI Los Angeles, HSI Miami, and our local law enforcement partners. We will provide further information as it becomes available," the statement read.
Federal and Homeland Security Investigation agents are seen at the entrance of US producer and musician Sean "Diddy" Combs's home at Star Island in Miami Beach on March 25. Homes belonging to Sean "Diddy" Combs were being raided by federal agents, media reported on March 25, with the US hip hop mogul at the center of sex trafficking and sex assault lawsuits. (Photo by GIORGIO VIERA / AFP) (Photo by GIORGIO VIERA/AFP via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES - View of law enforcement agents and vehicles outside Diddy's Beverly Hills estate are seen on March 25, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by HIGHFIVE/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)
Federal and Homeland Security Investigation agents are seen at the entrance of US producer and musician Sean "Diddy" Combs's home at Star Island in Miami Beach on March 25. Homes belonging to Sean "Diddy" Combs were being raided by federal agents, media reported on March 25, with the US hip hop mogul at the center of sex trafficking and sex assault lawsuits. (Photo by GIORGIO VIERA / AFP) (Photo by GIORGIO VIERA/AFP via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES - In an aerial view, the home of Sean "Diddy" Combs is seen during a raid by federal law enforcement agents on March 25. (Photo by MEGA/GC Images)
Police cars are seen behind caution tape outside the home of US producer and musician Sean "Diddy" Combs in Los Angeles on March 25. Homes belonging to Sean "Diddy" Combs were being raided by federal agents, media reported on March 25, with the US hip hop mogul at the center of sex trafficking and sex assault lawsuits. (Photo by David SWANSON / AFP) (Photo by DAVID SWANSON/AFP via Getty Images)
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