In a shocking turn of events, a man believed to be a "drug mule" connected to rapper Diddy has been apprehended at a Miami airport. Brendon Paul, 25, was arrested on Monday at Opa Locka Airport after federal agents intercepted a plane associated with the music mogul. The arrest comes as Homeland Security and Border Protection conducted searches at Diddy's homes in Florida and California.

Paul was booked on one count of possession of suspected cocaine and suspected marijuana candy, according to TMZ. The airport witnessed Diddy's presence at around 3 p.m. on the same day as he paced and talked on his phone. However, the rapper has not been arrested or questioned by authorities at this stage.

Documents reviewed by TMZ indicate that the drugs were discovered inside Paul's travel bags. The suspected narcotics seized from the bags were later tested, leading to Paul's arrest. He has since been released on bail.

Federal officers from Homeland Security and Border Protection, who obtained a search warrant, found the drugs in Paul's possession. Rodney Jones, in his complaint against Diddy (real name Sean Combs), claims that Paul is responsible for managing the rapper's firearms and drugs. It is important to note that the alleged drugs found in Paul's bag have not been linked directly to Diddy.

Monday's events unfolded with federal agents raiding Diddy's homes in Florida and Miami. During the raids, Diddy's sons, Justin and King, were handcuffed but not arrested. Diddy's current whereabouts have raised questions as his private jet was last tracked in the Caribbean on the island of Antigua.

The investigation into Diddy includes allegations of sex trafficking and drug involvement. Several individuals have been interviewed by agents regarding these claims, with additional interviews expected, according to Rolling Stone sources. Homeland Security Investigations' Human Trafficking Task Force conducted the raids on Diddy's properties following a search warrant issued by the Southern District of New York.

HSI New York stated, "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".

Diddy faced scrutiny last year when his ex-girlfriend Casandra Ventura sued him, alleging years of sexual abuse. The case was settled on the same day it was filed. Recently, the rapper has been confronted with additional lawsuits accusing him of sexual abuse.

As the investigation unfolds, more details are anticipated to emerge regarding the alleged drug mule's connection to Diddy and the ongoing claims of sex trafficking and drug involvement.