Three men are due Wednesday in Pine Plains, New York town court after authorities said they texted a potential buyer to set up a heroin transaction — only to learn the customer was an agent with the New York Dutchess County Drug Task Force.

The agent assumed the role of a buyer and, after several texts back and forth, set up a meeting; the suspects showed up and were arrested. 20 bags of heroin. were seized and another 40 bags were found when agents searched a nearby apartment.

They were each charged with felony criminal possession of a controlled substance.
Arrested in the Church Street apartment was City of Poughkeepsie resident Leo R. Thompson, 37. He was also charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Bail could be set Wednesday.

"Their bad luck is our good luck," police said.