Former guard Brendan Paul was arrested Monday on two drug-related charges, per Miami-Dade (Florida) County
police records. The arrest came as federal agents raided
Rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs' properties in
Los Angeles and Miami amid an alleged sex trafficking probe, . Paul was arrested at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport on felony charges for possession of suspected cocaine and possession of suspected marijuana candy, per an arrest affidavit . The affidavit adds that officers found cocaine and edibles in Paul's travel bags. Paul was released on a $2,500 bond Tuesday, and he has a hearing set for April 24. Despite the timing, this arrest was not related to Combs' properties being raided. Still, Paul's name has come up in connection with Combs' sex trafficking allegations. Back in February, Rodney "Lil Rod" Jones filed a federal lawsuit accusing Combs of sexually abusing men and
Women. Furthermore, Jones said Paul "works as Mr. Combs' mule. He acquires and distributes Mr. Combs drugs and guns." Combs denied the
Sexual Assault allegations in December. Paul's attorney, Brian Bieber, , "We do not plan on trying this case in the media -- all issues will be dealt with in court." Paul joined Syracuse men's
basketball team as a walk-on in 2018, playing in 16 games over two seasons. He finished his collegiate career at Division-II Fairmont State, playing in 35 games across two seasons for the Fighting Falcons.