Police Nab Two Men Who Forgot, Then Tried To Recover Drugs In Rental Car

Two men are facing drug charges after initially leaving drugs at a rented car at the Albany International Airport. The car rental company had alerted the Albany County Sheriff’s Office after they found drugs left in the rented car.

Realizing that they had forgotten their stash, the two men returned to the airport and tried to retrieve the drugs they left in the vehicle. However, deputies were already in the area following the car rental company’s report and arrested the two individuals, News10.com reported.

The two men were identified as 26-year-old Aasim J. Hilts and Shariff Frasier. Local police ran into the two suspects at the airport and were found to have more drugs.

According to the New York Post, Hilts allegedly had 140 glassine envelopes of heroin, more than 35 grams of MDMA and marijuana on him at the time of the arrest. He had roughly $5,600 in hand as well. The 26-year-old from Albany now faces 10 separate drug possession charges.

Below is a summary of what Hilts was charged with:

One count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Second Degree (a Class A Felony)
Four counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree (a class B Felony)
Two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fourth Degree (a Class C Felony)
One count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree (a Class D Felony)
Two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree (a class A Misdemeanor)
Unlawful Possession of Marijuana in the Second Degree (a violation)

Hilts was arraigned at the Colonie Town Court and was eventually released but under the supervision of Albany County Probation.

As for Frasier, he was also found to be carrying marijuana. He was charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana in the second degree which is deemed a violation. The man from Schenectady was released on appearance tickets and will need to appear at the Colonie Town Court at a date that has yet to be set.