3 Arrested in Connection With Liam Payne's Death, Argentine Authorities Say
Suspects Face Multiple Charges, Including Murder and Drug Trafficking
Three people have been arrested and charged in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a British singer and songwriter, Argentine authorities said on Wednesday.
The suspects, two men and a woman, are being held in custody and have not yet appeared in court.
They have been charged with murder, drug trafficking, and illegal possession of weapons.
The arrests come a month after Payne was found dead in his Buenos Aires apartment.
The cause of death is still under investigation, but police said they believe Payne was killed in a drug-related incident.
The suspects are believed to be members of a drug trafficking ring that has been operating in Buenos Aires for several years.
They are also believed to have been involved in other violent crimes.
The arrests are a significant development in the investigation into Payne's death.
Police say they are confident that they have identified the people responsible for his murder.
The British Embassy in Buenos Aires is providing consular assistance to Payne's family.
The Embassy has also expressed condolences to the family for their loss.