A drug bust on East Main Road in the town of Pomfret Wednesday afternoon resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of marijuana, among other items. The Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force, Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office, Dunkirk Police and the DEA executed a search warrant at 3699 East Main Road around 4:30 pm. Officers located 46-year-old Hammad Zaidi of Dunkirk inside the residence. They also discovered and seized nearly 138 ounces of marijuana, a quantity of concentrated cannabis, electronic scales, a vacuum sealer, packaging materials and a large amount of cash. Zaidi has been charged with criminal possession of marijuana in the 2nd degree, with other charges pending. Zaidi was arraigned in Pomfret Town Court and sent to the Chautauqua County Jail pending further action by the court.
Hammad Zaidi