Police searched the hotel where Liam Payne fell to his death on Wednesday as authorities continued their investigation.

Photos obtained by TMZ and Us Weekly show Buenos Aires Metropolitan Police at the CasaSur Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The media reported that police searched both electronic and paper documents. The former One Direction singer died on October 16 when he fell from his third-floor balcony. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

TMZ cites law enforcement sources who claim police are trying to determine how Payne obtained drugs that may have contributed to his death. Initial toxicology results reportedly showed he had several substances in his system, including “pink cocaine.” According to TMZ, police were examining videos from the underground area of ​​the hotel. Authorities are reportedly investigating a particular employee, apparently corroborating a report from last week.

People reported that investigators believe a person who worked at the CasaSur Hotel was involved in obtaining Payne drugs.

“There appears to be evidence that a hotel employee obtained the drugs for Payne,” a source within the prosecution claimed. “A drug distribution charge could follow shortly.”

Police sources told Us Weekly that they examined the hotel’s registration books and computers as part of Wednesday’s raid. Sources claim “the hotel needs to provide more security camera footage.” Authorities are seeking information not only about the day Payne died, but also the days leading up to his fatal fall.

Payne’s father is in Buenos Aires assisting authorities with their investigation, a statement from prosecutors said.

“The musician’s father expressed his desire for an investigation and disclosure of the events and agreed to the prosecutor to testify about anything he knows about his son’s life that could help the investigation,” officials said Tuesday.

Prosecutors had previously said they believed Payne was going through “some type of outburst due to substance abuse” before his death. Initial toxicology results showed he had “pink cocaine” – a party drug that typically contains MDMA (ecstasy), ketamine and caffeine -, cocaine, benzodiazepine and crack cocaine in his system. However, a full autopsy is “not yet completed” as further “toxicological and histopathological studies” are awaited.

Payne opened up about his battle with alcohol and revealed in 2023 that he had been sober for six months.

There were numerous tributes for the British singer-songwriter, including an emotional one from his friend Kate Cassidy. She claimed they discussed marriage within the year.

“I wish you could see the enormous impact you’ve had on the world, even when it feels so dark right now. You have brought so much happiness and positivity to everyone – millions of fans, your family, friends and especially me. “You are incredibly loved,” she wrote.