Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Drug Trafficking in Maine

A 30-year-old man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for drug trafficking in Maine.

Pleaded Guilty to the Charges

Maximo Pepin aka Manny pleaded guilty to the charges on July 22, 2025. He was also given five years of supervised release.

The Most Prolific Drug Operation in Maine

“Pepin oversaw what was known as the most prolific drug operation in southern Maine,” according to the United State Attorney’s Office.

Kilograms of Drugs Trafficked in Maine

Pepin and associates trafficked kilograms of fentanyl, cocaine and meth in Maine between 2024 and 2025. The drugs were brought in from Massachusetts.

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Phone Calls and Texts Intercepted by DEA

The investigation by the United States Drug Enforcement Agency intercepted phone calls and texts in the Spring of 2025.

Man Threatened Violence as Part of Drug Network

“Through those interceptions, investigators learned that Pepin repeatedly threatened violence as part of his operation. He threatened to kill one associate who obtained drugs from him and discussed putting battery acid in the drugs of another individual for stealing money from him,” said the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Arrested with Multiple Phones and Handgun

He was arrested in April 2025 with several phones he used to traffic narcotics and operate his drug network. A handgun with an extended magazine was also seized.

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Prior Conviction for Drug Trafficking, Armed Robbery and Kidnapping

Pepin had prior convictions in Massachusetts for drug trafficking, armed robbery and kidnapping.

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