Alleged door-to-door dope service busted

(New York-AP) -- Federal prosecutors in New York say they have cracked an alleged cocaine ring that's accused of delivering drugs<br>to posh Manhattan neighborhoods.<br><br>Ten men have been indicted,

Tuesday, January 18th 2000, 12:00 am

By: News On 6

(New York-AP) -- Federal prosecutors in New York say they have cracked an alleged cocaine ring that's accused of delivering drugs
to posh Manhattan neighborhoods.

Ten men have been indicted, and authorities have recovered the names, addresses and telephone numbers of alleged customers.

They're described as upper-class professionals in residential buildings in prime neighborhoods.

The catering service -- which allegedly sent drug runners posing as livery cab drivers -- is also accused of serving bars and restaurants.

Court papers indicate most deliveries were for small amounts. U-S Attorney Mary Jo White says the service was "as easy to order as pizza."

A spokesman declined comment on possible prosecution of the alleged customers.