Update 11/05/2021 7:24pm:
The FBI has released multiple photos of the drugs and money seized during its investigation into Fetty Wap's alleged drug ring. Last week, the 30-year-old rapper was arrested on allegations that he and five others distributed at least 100 kilograms of cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl.
Bags of cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl were seen in the photos, in addition to $1.5 million in cash. Drug paraphernalia, such as metal pipes and hollow boxes, were also confiscated and photographed during the bust.
Fetty Wap -- who was recently released on a $500,000 bond -- was arrested along with Kavaughn Wiggins, Brian Sullivan, brothers Robert and Anthony Leonardi, and New Jersey correctional officer Anthony Cyntje. All six men have been charged with conspiring to distribute and possess controlled substances. Fetty and four out of the other five suspects are also charged with using firearms in connection with drug trafficking.
The group faces life in prison if convicted. Scroll above to view images of the drugs and cash.
Source: Radar Online
Original 10/29/2021 1:50pm:
Update 10/29/2021 1:26pm:
Legal documents claim investigators discovered $1.5 million in cash, 16 kilos of cocaine, two kilos of heroin, fentanyl pills, handguns, and a large arsenal of ammunition during its investigation into Fetty Wap and five others.
The "Trap Queen" rapper was arrested Thursday night, shortly before his Rolling Loud set in New York. While it was initially reported that Fetty Wap was arrested on federal drug charges, new details outline the alleged drug operation in which controlled substances were obtained on the West Coast and distributed across Long Island and New Jersey.
According to an indictment, Fetty Wap -- whose real name is Willie Maxwell II -- Kavaughn Wiggins, Brian Sullivan, brothers Robert and Anthony Leonardi, and New Jersey correctional officer Anthony Cyntje are all accused of distributing at least 100 kilos of cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl.
"As alleged, the defendants transported, distributed, and sold more than 100 kilograms of deadly and addictive drugs, including heroin and fentanyl, on Long Island, deliberately contributing to the opioid epidemic that is devastated our communities and taken too many lives," said United States attorney Breon Peace.
Law enforcement claims the group received the drugs on the West Coast and used USPS vehicles with secret compartments to smuggle them East. All six men have been charged with conspiring to distribute and possess controlled substances. Fetty and four out of the other five suspects are also charged with using firearms in connection with drug trafficking.
The group faces life in prison if convicted.
Source: ABC7
Original 10/29/2021 10:05am:
According to reports from various outlets, rapper Fetty Wap was arrested on federal drug charges at Citi Field on Thursday (October 28). He is due in court on Friday morning for an arraignment on the charges.
FBI agents reportedly arrested Fetty Wap, real name William Junior Maxwell II, and five others, who were charged with dealing heroin and fentanyl during the Rolling Loud NYC music festival. More details on the charges Fetty Wap is facing will be revealed today after his court hearing.
More details to come.
Source: ABC
