Canastota Police make drug-related arrest at local deli

CANASTOTA, NY – An employee at a local deli and convenience store has been arrested after a raid by the Canastota Police Department.

On the morning of July 24, 2024, Canastota police officers executed a search warrant at the Top-1 Deli on S. Peterboro Street. Officers recovered a quantity of illegal marijuana, flavored vapes, untaxed cigarettes, and cash.

After a lengthy investigation, 28-year-old Mohamed Alhoshishi of Syracuse was charged with the following:

– Unlawful possession of cannabis (violation)
– Unlawful sale or possession of unstamped cigarettes (misdemeanor)
– Aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle (misdemeanor)

Alhoshishi was issued appearance tickets and released.

“We don’t have a problem with legitimate businesses in our community, but when someone tries selling these products to our youth we’re going to keep shutting them down,” said Canastota Police Chief Sean Barton.

The Canastota Police Department would like to thank the City of Oneida Police Department, Madison County Health Department and the Village of Canastota Codes Enforcement Office for their assistance.

Photos courtesy Canastota Police Department