Drug Arrest On Grant Street: Cranford Police

CRANFORD, NJ - A 28-year-old Hillside man was arrested and charged with possession of Under 50g of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia after a motor vehicle stop on June 15, according to the Cranford Police Department.

According to authorities, Patrolman James Knight stopped a 2005 Mercedes Benz Centennial Avenue and Grant Street Road for a seatbelt violation. Following an investigation on scene, Knight arrested the driver, Mohamed Hassayna, for possession of suspected marijuana found inside the vehicle, police said.

He was processed and provided with a Municipal Court appearance date. In addition, he was issued motor vehicle summonses for unclear plates, improper use of high beam lights and possession of a controlled dangerous substance in a motor vehicle, police said.

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