American singer and rapper Fetty Wap, who was arrested on Thursday, has been charged by the Federal Bureau of Investigation with drug trafficking and conspiracy to allegedly distribute drugs, including heroin and fentanyl. The singer was arrested in a stadium in New York before his concert. The singer, whose real name is Willie Jr. Maxwell II, along with five others has been charged with transporting drugs to Long Island and New Jersey. If found guilty, he could face a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.
US Attorney Brian Peace spoke to CNN about Maxwell’s imprisonment and the indictment to CNN. “As alleged, the defendants transported, distributed and sold more than 100 kilograms,” he said. [220lb] Deadly and addictive drugs, including heroin and fentanyl, intentionally contribute to the opioid epidemic on Long Island that has ravaged our communities and killed so many.”
He was further quoted as saying, “We will continue to work non-stop with our law enforcement partners to keep our neighborhood safe from the scourge of dangerous drug and gun violence.”
Meanwhile, the singer or his team has not made any official statement regarding his arrest. The actor was to perform at the Rolling Loud Festival in New York over the weekend.
Fetty Wap rose to fame with his first track, Trap Queen. The song reached number two in the USA and number 10 in the UK on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2015. His other hit singles include, 1738, 679, RGF Island, Jug, My Way etc. She has also collaborated on singles with artists including Nicki Minaj on Like a Star, Fifth Harmony on All in My Head, Promise with Kid Ink, Bang My Head with David Guetta.
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