Maine Drug Bust Nets $100K+ in Illegal Drugs

Two Massachusetts residents and one person from Maine were arrested in a huge drug bust.

Maine Drug Bust in Portland Nets $100,000 in Illegal Drugs

The Maine Department of Public Safety says all three people are facing drug charges:

Dashawn Allen, 34, of Roxbury, Massachusetts:

• Aggravated trafficking Schedule W drugs
• Unlawful trafficking in Schedule W drugs
• Possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.

Jaden Grant, 21, of Somerville, Massachusetts

• Aggravated trafficking in Schedule W drugs
• Unlawful trafficking in Schedule W drugs

Michael Ray, 71, of Portland, Maine

• Aggravated trafficking in Schedule W drugs
• Unlawful trafficking in Schedule W drugs.

No bail was allowed for any of the suspects. At the time of his arrest, Dashawn Allen also had an active arrest warrant for unlawful trafficking of Schedule W drugs.

More Than $100K in Illegal Drugs Seized in Portland, Maine Drug Bust

Maine Department of Public Safety Spokesperson Shannon Moss says the investigation that led to the charges included undercover purchases of illegal drugs from Allen.

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The execution of a search warrant on Thursday at 23 Hanover Street, Apartment 1R, in Portland resulted in the seizure of:

• 622 ggw of fentanyl
• 175 ggw of cocaine base (crack)
• 45 ggw of cocaine HCL
• 145 ggw of methamphetamine
• Two loaded handguns
• Over $5,600 in suspected drug proceeds

MDEA officials said the estimated street value of the drugs is over $100,000.

Maine Drug Agents Ask for Info on Illegal Drug Sales

If you suffer from substance abuse disorder, you're encouraged to call 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 for a list of resources in your area.

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