Watch CBS News

NYPD Arrests Girl, 12, For Selling Drugs

NEW YORK (AP) -- New York City police say they have arrested and charged a 12-year-old girl for selling drugs in her Queens neighborhood.

Police say the girl was arrested Wednesday as a part of a larger investigation into drug dealing in Far Rockaway, Queens. Police said numerous other people were taken into custody.

Police arrested the preteen on charges of criminal sale of a controlled substance and criminal sale of marijuana.

Her name was not released because of her age.

Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.