Update 01/22/2023 5:09pm:

Lil Meech was previously arrested at the Fort Lauderdale International Airport after TSA agents found a gun in his carry-on bag. Since then, Meech was cleared of charges after it was revealed that the weapon belonged to the bodyguard of Meech and that the actor actually picked up the bodyguard’s bag by mistake. 

Meech’s lawyer Bradford Cohen said prosecutors passed on filing charges due to “the facts and evidence available in the case.” Now, 50 Cent has reacted to Meech being cleared. 

Via Instagram, 50 posted a screenshot of a headline saying Lil Meech was cleared of gun charges. The ‘BMF’ showrunner added the caption: “Ok that’s out the way, now let’s go!” Take a look above. 

source: Instagram

Original 01/21/2023 11:05am:

Previously, Lil Meech of the popular ‘BMF’ series on Starz was arrested while at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport after a gun was found in his carry-on bag by TSA agents. The incident in December 2022 found Meech being charged with introducing a firearm into the sterile area of the airport, which is a felony. Now, reports noted charges against the actor had been dropped.

Meech and his security guard reportedly mixed up their bags, as the bag containing the gun belonged to the bodyguard. However, the police ignored the bodyguard and went straight for the actor, accusing him of having the weapon since he put the bag on the scanner himself. 

The lawyer for Meech—Bradford Cohen, spoke to TMZ and cleared up the details of the situation. Cohen noted he showed evidence to Broward County prosecutors confirming the pistol belonged to the security guard. The evidence presented by Cohen showed a permit, gun case, and purchase receipt belonging to the bodyguard. 

Meech and his bodyguard also have the same taste in luggage, according to Cohen, which is why Meech accidentally picked up the security guard’s carry-on bag while they were in a rush to the airport. Cohen noted Meech’s actual bag was left behind due to their rushing. In a statement issued to TMZ, the Broward County State’s Attorney's Office said prosecutors passed on filing charges because “of the facts and evidence available in the case and the statements made by” the actor. 

source: TMZ

Original 12/13/2022 11:42am:

Demetrius "Lil Meech" Flenory Jr., who plays his father Big Meech in 50 Cent's "BMF" series, was arrested at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Tuesday (December 13), according to TMZ. 

According to reports, authorities found a gun in Lil Meech's luggage, leading to his arrest. Upon further investigation, Lil Meech didn't have a license to carry the Glock 19 9mm in his bag. A 15-round magazine was also found in his luggage. 

Lil Meech was arrested by the Broward Co. Sheriff's Office and charged with introducing a firearm into the sterile area of the airport, which is a felony. 

More details to come.

Source: TMZ