Crack Cocaine, Loaded Illegal Gun Found In Dropped Fanny Pack In Westchester: Police

Two people were arrested on narcotics charges after one of the suspects dropped a fanny pack containing crack cocaine and an illegal firearm during a chase in Westchester, police said.

White Plains Public Safety officers are pictured with the illegal narcotics and loaded firearm seized in the arrests.
Photo Credit: *White Plains Public Safety*

Ben Crnic

05/20/2023 9:00 a.m.

The incident happened on Wednesday, May 10, when members of the White Plains Public Safety Neighborhood Initiative Unit were investigating narcotics sales in the Winbrook Commons area and noticed an illegal drug transaction, according to White Plains Public Safety.

Officers then tried to stop both the buyer and seller. However, one of the individuals began running away, which initiated a chase.

When officers caught up with the suspect, a physical struggle ensued. During the struggle, the suspect dropped a fanny pack before being taken into custody.

Inside, police found 7.7 grams of crack cocaine and a loaded illegal firearm. They also allegedly found a felony quantity of phencyclidine during the arrest.

The second individual was also arrested and faces charges related to the sale of narcotics.

The names of both suspects were not released by authorities.

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