New York State Police seize a half million in marihuana and cash

New York State Police seize a half million in marihuana and cashMelissa Pincus. Police photo.

On Dec. 28, 2018, members of the New York State Police Community Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) and the Vestal Police Department stopped a vehicle on Murray Street in the City of Binghamton for a Vehicle and Traffic Law violation. A search of the vehicle led to the discovery and seizure of approximately two pounds of marihuana.  

New York State Police seize a half million in marihuana and cash
Naami Islam. Police photo.

Further investigation lead to the execution of a search warrant on a residence located at 64 Oak St. in the City of Binghamton. Found within the residence was approximately 103 pounds of commercial grade marihuana (approx. street value = $412,000); 60 commercially packaged boxes of Ghost brand .500 ml concentrated cannabis vapor cartridges (approx. street value = $38,000); 224 1/8-ounce canisters of medical grade flavored marihuana (approx. street value = $10,000); approximately three grams of cocaine; approximately $37,000 in cash; a commercial grade money counter and various drug paraphernalia and packaging.  

As a result of the investigation, State Police arrested and charged 22-year-old Naami Islam and 21-year-old Melissa F. Pincus, both of Binghamton, N.Y., with one (1) count of Criminal Possession of Marihuana in the First Degree (C-Felony); one (1) count of Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance in the Third Degree (B-Felony) and one (1) count of Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree (D-Felony). 

Both were arraigned in the City of Binghamton Court, where they were remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail. 

Uniformed members of Troop C assisted members of CNET at the scene.  

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