A Deer Park man was arrested for Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance that occurred in Bethpage.
On March 13 at 2:30 p.m., Nassau County Narcotics/Vice Squad detectives conducted an investigation that led to the arrest of Noel Alam, 29, of 2 Albany Street. During the investigation, Alam was found to be in possession of a substance believed to be psilocybin mushrooms. It was also determined he was in possession of alcoholic beverages, which he intended to sell. Alam used social media to coordinate the sale of the controlled substance and alcoholic beverages.
Alam is charged with fifth-degree Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance, fifth-degree Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and Selling Alcoholic Beverages without a License. He will be arraigned on March 14 at First District Court in Hempstead.