Investigators from multiple federal agencies conducted a coordinated operation on Monday at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, where Sean “Diddy” Combs is currently incarcerated.
The Bureau of Prisons, the Justice Department’s inspector general’s office, and other law enforcement agencies participated in the operation, which aimed to ensure the safety of both staff and inmates at the troubled facility. Specific details about the operation were not disclosed by prison officials.
The Metropolitan Detention Center has been under scrutiny due to poor conditions, high levels of violence, and several deaths. The Justice Department and Bureau of Prisons have been working to address these issues and hold those responsible accountable.
Recently, nine inmates were charged in connection with a series of violent attacks at the jail, including stabbings and a shooting incident involving a correctional officer. Additionally, an inmate was charged with orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot from behind bars, highlighting the ongoing problems at the facility.
The Bureau of Prisons stated that the operation in Brooklyn was planned in advance and there was no immediate threat. They refrained from providing further details until the operation was concluded to ensure the safety and security of everyone involved.
The Metropolitan Detention Center houses around 1,200 individuals, including high-profile inmates like Sean “Diddy” Combs and Sam Bankman-Fried. The facility has been plagued by violence, poor conditions, staffing shortages, and contraband smuggling.
Inmates at the Brooklyn jail have reported experiencing frequent lockdowns, limited access to basic necessities like visits, calls, showers, and exercise, and have raised concerns about the overall safety and security within the facility.
The Metropolitan Detention Center is primarily used for post-arrest detention for individuals awaiting trial in federal courts in Manhattan or Brooklyn, as well as for those serving short sentences following convictions.
Despite ongoing challenges, efforts are being made to address the issues at the facility and improve the living conditions for both staff and inmates.