Rapper Tony Boy Arrested in Milan with Drugs and Gun
Translated from Italian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Italian police arrested rapper Tony Boy, 26, in Milan for possessing drugs and an illegal firearm.
- Officers found cocaine, marijuana, hashish, a gun with an erased serial number, and ammunition in his home.
- The rapper, who has a large social media following, was also charged with resisting arrest and other offenses.
Italian police arrested rapper Tony Boy, 26, in Milan after discovering drugs and a firearm in his home. The artist, known for his large following on Instagram, was found with cocaine, marijuana, hashish, a pistol with its serial number removed, and approximately 50 rounds of ammunition. He faces charges including possession of narcotics for trafficking and illegal weapons. The arrest occurred after police noticed Tony Boy and a 32-year-old friend in a car late at night. When questioned, the pair claimed they needed to retrieve documents from a nearby house, then entered and locked the gate, preventing officers from following. Police found a bag of cocaine in the car. A subsequent search of Tony Boy's residence, where he began a social media live stream, revealed the drugs and weapons. He questioned the officers' presence, stating they lacked a warrant. The 32-year-old friend was charged with resisting arrest, while Tony Boy was taken into custody. Tony Boy, whose real name is Antonio Hueber, is the father of a one-year-old child.
These people are in my house without a warrant.
Originally published by ANSA in Italian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.