NE Ohio man, alleged ‘drug mule’ for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, arrested

CLEVELAND (WJW) – A Northeast Ohio man is being accused of running drugs for music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.

Photos from TMZ show the moment 25-year-old Brendan Paul was put in handcuffs on Monday.

It was the same day the Miami and Los Angeles homes of Bad Boy Records founder Combs were raided, as part of a federal sex trafficking investigation.

Paul was arrested at the Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport on felony charges for possession of suspected cocaine and other drugs.

Combs’ lavish lifestyle, often displayed in his music videos, is now taking center stage in the investigation.

In a complaint, defendant Rodney Jones alleges that Combs would lure sex workers and underage girls to his homes for drug-fueled parties. It alleged that Combs would direct his cronies to spike alcohol with date rape drugs, ecstasy and cocaine.

In an amended lawsuit, the plaintiff refers to Paul as Combs’ “mule” and that he allegedly procured, transported and distributed ecstasy, cocaine, ketamine, marijuana and mushrooms… packing these substances in their carry-on luggage and going through TSA.

In photos included in the lawsuit, the plaintiff claims Paul can be seen with Diddy, allegedly holding what appears to be prescription bottles and a black pouch the plaintiff claims was filled with illegal drugs.

It also alleged Paul was among Combs’ employees that would negotiate the fees sex workers received and would ensure they got paid.

Paul is a graduate of Hawken High School and a former Syracuse University basketball player.

“We do not plan on trying this case in the media. All issues will be dealt with in court,” his attorney told FOX 8.

Arresting officers claimed Paul had contraband and suspected cocaine in his personal travel bags.

He was taken to a correctional center in Miami where he’s being held on two $2,500 bonds for two charges, cocaine possession and possession of a controlled substance.

Combs has not been arrested in the case, with his lawyer saying Wednesday the search of his properties were a gross use of military-level force.

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