Bangor, Maine Massive Bust Nets Massive Drug Haul

Two people are facing charges after a huge drug bust in Bangor that netted massive amounts of fentanyl and crack cocaine.

Two Bangor, Maine Men Arrested in Massive Drug Bust

Bangor Police have identified the suspects arrested on Friday, June 19, 2026:

Lyle Morris, 52, of Bangor
Ronald Webster, 42, of Bangor

Both are charged with two counts of aggravated trafficking of Schedule W drugs and are being held without bail.

The investigation began with a traffic stop on Friday by Officer Rusby, with assistance from K9 Raye, on the lower west side of Broadway.

Bangor, Maine Police Seize Illegal Drugs Worth Nearly $75,000

When K9 Raye indicated to the presence of illegal drugs in the vehicle being driven by Webster, the police conducted a search of the vehicle and occupants.

Seized in that search were:

1,305.4 grams of fentanyl
1,032.6 grams of cocaine base (crack)

The estimated street value of the seized drugs is nearly $75,000.

A lethal dose of fentanyl is roughly 2 milligrams, which means the amount of the drug confiscated in this bust is enough to kill over 652,000 people.

Maine's Drug Enforcement Agents Urge People to Report Illegal Drug Activity

If you or someone you know suffers from substance use disorder, you're encouraged to call 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 for a list of resources available in your area.

Anyone with information about this investigation or the illegal sale of drugs in their community is urged to contact the Maine Drug Enforcement Office closest to them, or text MDEA to TIP411 (847411), or call the MDEA tip-line at 1-800-452-6457.

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