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Agents seize drugs, money, and vehicles following investigation in Somerset County

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Maine drug agents investigating the sale of drugs out of a home in Fairfield seized fentanyl, cocaine, and two vehicles.

The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency says agents searched the home of 35-year-old Justin Lacroix on Hardwood Lane on Thursday morning.

They seized about 280 grams of fentanyl, 225 grams of cocaine and $43,000 in suspected drug proceeds. They also seized a Mercedes Benz automobile and a Chevrolet pickup truck.

The estimated street value of the drugs is about $65,000.

Lacroix was charged with aggravated drug trafficking and was taken to Somerset County Jail.

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