NEW ROCHELLE, NY (October 27, 2025) — A local business owner was arrested on drug and weapons charges following a months-long investigation, New Rochelle police announced Monday.
Amir Babiker, 28, of New Rochelle, was taken into custody on October 24, 2025, after detectives executed a search warrant at his business, Amir’s Wine and Spirits, located at 701 Main Street. The operation, conducted at approximately 3:00 p.m., stemmed from intelligence indicating Babiker was distributing cocaine from the licensed liquor store.
During the search, officers recovered two loaded handguns—a 9mm semi-automatic pistol and a .32-caliber 2 shot Derringer—along with approximately 21 grams of cocaine packaged for street-level distribution, according to police.
Babiker faces multiple charges, including two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3rd Degree (B Felony), Criminal Possession of a Firearm (E Felony), Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the 4th Degree (E Felony), and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree (A Misdemeanor). He was held without bail pending arraignment.
Authorities urge anyone with information about this case or other drug trafficking or illegal weapons activity in New Rochelle to contact the anonymous tip line at (914) 632-COPS or the general non-emergency line at (914) 654-2300.
This article was drafted with the aid of Grok, an AI tool by xAI, under the direction and editing of Robert Cox to ensure accuracy and adherence to journalistic standards.
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