Police Seize Narcotics, Untaxed Cigarettes in Search Warrant Execution at Binghamton Store
The Binghamton Special Investigations Unit launched an investigation at a Binghamton location, 2 Mitchell Avenue.
On January 17, authorities say they were conducting surveillance at the location when they noticed suspicious activity at the bodega portion of the building.
After a search, investigators located the following items:
•Approximately 650 packs of untaxed cigarettes
•Over 5 ounces of concentrated THC
•Approximately 20 grams of psilocybin vapes
•$2,260 U.S. currency
As a result, police arrested 64-year-old Syed A.H. Rizvi on the following charges:
•Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd degree
•Criminal Possession of Cannabis 3rd degree
•Criminal Tax Fraud 5th degree
•Possession/Transport for Sale Unstamped/Unlawfully Stamped Cigarettes