Bucksport, Maine Woman Arrested With Fentanyl And Cocaine

A Bucksport woman is facing charges after a traffic stop on Monday.

Bucksport, Maine Woman Arrested on Aggravated Drug Charges

Sara Malta was originally arrested for operating after revocation when her vehicle was stopped on Route 1 Monday morning, just before 6:30.

By the time the arrest was complete, she was also charged with:

Two counts of aggravated trafficking in Scheduled drugs
Unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs
Unlawful possession of scheduled drugs
Violation of probation.

She was taken to the Hancock County Jail.

Bucksport, Maine Police Seized Fentanyl, Coke, Meth During Traffic Stop

Bucksport Police Department via Facebook

In the process of the investigation, Ms. Malta was found to be in possession of a variety of drugs, including some found within a body cavity, once she was processed at the jail.

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Malta was found to be in possession of:

24.1 grams of fentanyl
14.2 grams of cocaine
32.1 grams of methamphetamine

Bucksport Police also seized $590.00 in Chase from Malta.

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.