Suffolk County Police have arrested a Smithtown man and seized approximately 10,000 packets of heroin, more than one kilogram of cocaine, more than 100 oxycodone pills and almost one pound of marijuana from his residence.
In response to community complaints of drug activity, Fourth Squad Narcotics Enforcement/Special Operations Team (NE/SOT) detectives initiated surveillances and observed two men acting suspiciously at the Islandia Shopping Center in Islandia on November 18. An investigation revealed that the men were at the location to engage in a drug transaction. Christopher Loeb, 22, and Anthony Salerno, 25, were arrested and transported to the Fourth Precinct.
At approximately 9 p.m., detectives executed a search warrant at Salerno’s home, located at 152 Brooksite Drive, Smithtown, and seized approximately $125,000 in cash in addition to the quantity of drugs. The seized drugs had an approximate street value of $250,000.
Salerno was charged with two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree, three counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd Degree, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 4th Degree, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 5th Degree, Criminal Possession of Marijuana 3rd Degree and Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia 2nd Degree. Salerno was arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on November 19.
Loeb, of 205 Landing Ave., Smithtown, was charged with Loitering 1st Degree and Criminal Possession of a Hypodermic Instrument. He was released on a desk appearance ticket.
The investigation is continuing.