Contrary to defendant's argument on appeal, the arresting officer's close range observation of defendant dropping two vials of what appeared to be crack cocaine as she exited a known drug location provided probable cause for her arrest (People v McRay, 51 N.Y.2d 594). Therefore, the additional 12 vials of crack cocaine were recovered pursuant to a search incident to a lawful arrest (People v. De Santis, 46 N.Y.2d 82, cert denied 443 U.S. 912). The hearing court's determinations of fact and credibility are supported by the record and will not be disturbed by this Court (People v. Gruttola, 43 N.Y.2d 116).
Concur — Milonas, J.P., Rosenberger, Rubin and Nardelli, JJ.