D.C. Rapper MoneyMarr Arrested For Trafficking Fentanyl

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The DMV-area rapper previously tried to transport 12,000 pills of the deadly substance out of an L.A. airport.

Authorities recently arrested MoneyMarr, a rapper from the D.C. area, for trafficking one of the deadliest substances in the U.S., fentanyl. According to the Charles County Sheriff's Office, a multi-agency task force seized 5,000 pills shipped from Los Angeles to Maryland with intent of illegal sale and distribution. Moreover, an investigation into the operation began in November of 2022. Furthermore, pills resembled OxyContin and were set to reach a single-family home in Waldorf. Instead, they led to the indictment of suspects MoneyMarr (real name Marvin Bussie), 20, and Quecealla Turner, 22.

Not only that, but officials charged the pair with conspiracy to import, possess, and distribute a dangerous controlled substance, along with other related charges. Turner received her indictment promptly, but MoneyMarr went on the run until April 4. Then, the U.S. Marshals Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested him in Largo, Maryland. To elaborate, he had an open warrant from the DEA for attempting to ship 12,000 fentanyl pills out of L.A. the previous year. On April 5, authorities ordered MoneyMarr to remain in the Charles County Detention Center without bond.

MoneyMarr Arrested For Trafficking Fentanyl

“Fentanyl is extremely dangerous in the hands of dealers who often disguise what it is," Sheriff Berry stated. "We are committed to dismantling the networks that traffic dangerous narcotics. We especially want to recognize the partnerships between the assisting law enforcement agencies who helped in the recovery of these dangerous pills. These arrests reflect successful teamwork among local, state and federal agencies.”

“Whenever someone uses the U.S. Mail to send anything illegal or potentially dangerous, Postal Inspectors will find them and bring them to justice,” Damon E. Wood, Inspector in Charge of the Washington Division, expressed. “Fentanyl is killing many of our young people," added Johnny L. Hughes, U.S. Marshal for the District of Maryland. "Unfortunately, those taking these pills do not realize the consequences. This case demonstrates the commitment and strength of multiple law enforcement agencies working together to arrest those responsible for these crimes.” Moreover, this substance has taken far too many lives without justice. Hopefully authorities can focus on keeping it off the streets and acknowledging that dealers may be thrust into those situations. Regardless, log back into HNHH for the latest on this developing story.

About The Author
Gabriel Bras Nevares is a music and pop culture news writer for HotNewHipHop. He started in 2022 as a weekend writer and, since joining the team full-time, has developed a strong knowledge in hip-hop news and releases. Whether it’s regular coverage or occasional interviews and album reviews, he continues to search for the most relevant news for his audience and find the best new releases in the genre. What excites him the most is finding pop culture stories of interest, as well as a deeper passion for the art form of hip-hop and its contemporary output. Specifically, Gabriel enjoys the fringes of rap music: the experimental, boundary-pushing, and raw alternatives to the mainstream sound. As a proud native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, he also stays up-to-date with the archipelago’s local scene and its biggest musical exponents in reggaetón, salsa, indie, and beyond. Before working at HotNewHipHop, Gabriel produced multiple short documentaries, artist interviews, venue spotlights, and audio podcasts on a variety of genres and musical figures. Hardcore punk and Go-go music defined much of his coverage during his time at the George Washington University in D.C. His favorite hip-hop artists working today are Tyler, The Creator, Boldy James, JPEGMAFIA, and Earl Sweatshirt.
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