Rapper, 4 others arrested for drug, gun possession, more

September 9, 2016 9:26 PM

'Panda' rapper, Desiigner, as well as four others have been arrested and are currently facing drug possession charges amongst other things.

Desiigner

Rapper, Desiigner has been arrested in a road rage incident which has led to a felony, drug and weapon possession charges.

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The 19-year-old made famous for his hit single, 'Panda' was arrested on Thursday, September 8, in New York City.

According to TMZ, Desiigner and others who were inside an SUV were involved in an exchange with another car. The driver of the other vehicle reportedly called the police, claiming that the rapper pulled a gun on them.

Even after the SUV pulled away from the scene, the driver of the second car wrote down the plate number of the vehicle.

Police officers later found the SUV and following a quick search, discovered a lot of loose pills in the centre console, TMZ reports.

According to Law enforcement sources, Oxycontin was found amongst other drugs.

Desiigner and the 4 others in the SUV were immediately arrested and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance as well as criminal possession of drugs with intent to sell, which are both felonies.

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The rapper reportedly signed to Kanye West's Good Music, also faces felony charges of possession of a loaded weapon and menacing.

The five people arrested are still in police custody at the moment.

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