As the result of an investigation by the Local Drug Enforcement Task Force, two suspected drug dealers from Batavia were arrested Sunday night.
Taken into custody following a traffic stop at 8:50 p.m. were Chad A. Allen, 33, of West Main Street, and Irowin Wilbert, 53, of West Main Street.
Both men are charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, 3rd, criminal possession of a controlled substance, 4th, and criminal use of drug paraphernalia, 2nd.
The men were stopped on Ross Street at the intersection with Miller Avenue, Batavia.
A search of the vehicle allegedly uncovered a quantity of crack cocaine with an estimated street value of $1,000 along with alleged crack pipes and more than $550 in currency.
Allen and Wilbert were jailed without bail.
Assisting in the investigation were uniformed deputies, State Police and the District Attorney's Office.
