Two People Arrested and Charged with Drug Trafficking in Maine

Two people were arrested and charged with aggravated drug trafficking after a month’s long investigation in Bangor.

Man Arrested and Charged

The MDEA said 39-year-old William Sanchez from Waterbury, Connecticut was charged with Aggravated Drug Trafficking Cocaine, Cocaine Base and Fentanyl.

Woman Arrested and Charged

Also arrested was 45-year-old Eileen Chase from Bangor who was charged with Aggravated Drug Trafficking Fentanyl.

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Undercover Purchases

Undercover purchases were done as part of the investigation into trafficking of fentanyl and cocaine.

Search Warrant Executed

On Tuesday afternoon, a search warrant was executed at 94 Sidney Street. Sanchez was arrested prior to the warrant and Chase was taken into custody Wednesday.

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Drugs, Guns and Money Seized

Agents seized a kilo of cocaine, a kilo of suspected fentanyl, 284 grams of crack, two handguns and over $36,000 in suspected drug proceeds.

More Arrests Expected

More arrests are expected, said police. The investigation remains active and ongoing.