Seneca Falls Business Owner Accused of Selling Cocaine

A search warrant executed at Seneca Smoke and Convenience on State Street in Seneca Falls led to the arrest of its owner Thursday.

Abed Ayesh, who police say had no direct ties to Seneca Falls and rented the space, is accused of openly selling cocaine to customers directly from the storefront. Police seized cocaine prepared for sale, drug paraphernalia, cash, and a large amount of unregulated cannabis products.

The 44-year-old Ayesh was awaiting arraignment on felony charges of criminal sale and criminal possession of a controlled substance.