CATTARAUGUS COUNTY, N.Y. (WKBW) — Officials in the Southern Tier announced a major drug bust in Cattaraugus county. Sheriff’s deputies say they seized suspected fentanyl, crack cocaine, meth and more during an early morning traffic stop in the city of Salamanca. Officials say four people are in custody.
The drug bust happened less than 24 hours after sheriff’s deputies posted a warning to drug dealers in the community saying quote, “We are coming for you,” and adding that law enforcement and law-abiding citizens have had enough.
The message is also highly critical of current State laws and leadership in Albany, saying quote, “We will not allow the incompetence of our elected officials in Albany to handcuff our ability to protect our community.”
7 New Journalist Lia Lando headed to Salamanca Friday to talk with the Acting Sheriff and residents.
Acting Sheriff in Cattaraugus County, Eric Butler says his department is …