1:42 p.m. (Pacific Time) — TMZ obtained additional footage of police at the scene near DiddyThe Los Angeles house – and it appears officers have the entire area closed off…with helicopters swarming overhead. There are at least two helicopters in the area and numerous police officers on the ground.
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1:38 p.m. (Pacific Time) –A representative from Homeland Security Investigations… “Earlier today, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York executed law enforcement actions as part of an ongoing investigation, with assistance from HSI Los Angeles, HSI Miami and our local law enforcement partners. We will provide more information as it becomes available.”
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1:29 p.m. (Pacific Time) — Law enforcement sources tell TMZ this case is being handled out of the Southern District of New York. Reports indicate that this appears to be related to the sex trafficking allegations – which have been made against Diddy in recent months by different complainants.
FOX11 released video that appears to show several individuals handcuffed near the property — and a few of them appear to be Diddy’s sons Justin and King Combs.
TMZ obtained additional footage showing federal agents arriving at Diddy’s house via water. The video shows armed officers standing on a boat, and they too appear to be armed.
Diddy is in the crosshairs of law enforcement on both US coasts – as federal agents descended on his Beverly Hills home.
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Law enforcement sources tell TMZ that Homeland Security agents are searching Diddy’s properties.
There are helicopters overhead and local law enforcement is also present, although we’re told Homeland Security is the lead agency.
There are law enforcement officers going through the house with guns and people being questioned in front of the house. It is unknown if Diddy is present.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ his East Coast home was also under search…we’re told his home was in Miami.
As you know, there have been multiple allegations in several civil lawsuits against Diddyincluding human trafficking, which he has denied.
We contacted Diddy’s representative. For the moment, no returns.
Originally published at 1:19 p.m. PT