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Cocaine and Gun Found Aboard Lil Wayne’s Jet During FBI Search in Miami

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Charges have yet to be filed.

Lil Wayne‘s private jet was reportedly searched by the FBI upon arrival in Miami last night.

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According to The Miami Herald, agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, received a tip about drugs and guns being transported on the plane. After securing a warrant, Feds hit the tarmac to search the plane, pulling cocaine, cannabis, and a gun from the aircraft. Despite the discovery, Wayne was cleared to leave the scene by authorities. However, charges could still be filed in federal court by the end of the week. Wayne, who lives in Miami, was inbound from California when the plane was flagged by agents.

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The story is still developing. Stay tuned for updates in the hours ahead.

 

 

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Zo is a staff writer at Okayplayer where he covers music.

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