Hempstead Town Workers Who Busted Drug Growing Operation Honored

Hempstead Town Councilmembers presented a citation to sanitation workers who discovered a drug-growing operation on a property in the town.

Officials say the workers were clearing a vacant lot in Wantagh when they discovered marijuana being grown on the property. The workers quickly notified police, who were able to dismantle the drug operation.

Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney and Councilman Dennis Dunne honored the workers, and noted that their actions potentially helped keep drugs away from children in the community.

“Keeping drugs out of the hands of our children is essential,” said Dunne. “The actions of our town employees is completely in keeping with all our efforts to protect our teens and young adults and they are to be commended for their response.”

“I am so proud of these employees and their quick actions,” added King Sweeney. “This is just one more example of everyone working together to help keep our communities safer.”

Pictured, from left, are CSEA Local 880 President Charles Sellitto, Field Services Crew Member Nadir Shukry, Field Services Crew Member Steve Donato, Field Services Crew Member Joe Militrano, Councilman Dennis Dunne Sr., Sanitation Code Inspector Kenneth Maffei, Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney, Field Services Crew Member Anthony Gionesi, Field Services Crew Member Robert Lazzarini, Field Services Crew Member Michael Woods and Field Services Crew Member Salvatore Conti.

Photo courtesy Town of Hempstead