Federal authorities recently seized drugs, weapons and electronic devices during a search of the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn, where Sean “Diddy” Combs is being held on sex trafficking conspiracy charges. The sweep, conducted by the Bureau of Prisons, was described as a routine operation to increase security and was unrelated to Combs’ detention. However, the MDC has faced increased scrutiny following violent incidents, including two fatal stabbings over the summer that led to multiple charges against inmates and a corrections officer.

Combs, who has twice been denied bail, is awaiting a trial set for next year. His legal team is seeking his release, citing poor prison conditions, with a hearing scheduled for Monday at the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Meanwhile, Combs’ defense team has called for early disclosure of evidence, including the identities of the accusers, which prosecutors say could jeopardize the safety of witnesses.

The high-profile MDC facility has previously housed notable inmates such as Ghislaine Maxwell, associate of Jeffrey Epstein, and currently houses Sam Bankman-Fried. As Combs’ legal battles continue, a federal grand jury will hear new evidence against him next week.