A 39-years-old Auburn man faces drug trafficking charges after Police say they found large quantities of cocaine and ecstasy at two properties in Auburn.
Police found approximately 27 grams of cocaine base (crack), 6.5 grams of cocaine hcl, 15 MDMA (ecstasy) pills, scales, packaging materials, and over $500 in suspected drug proceeds in their search of the properties after getting a search warrant. A ballistics vest, and a .45 caliber Glock handgun were also seized.
Jose Mota was arrested and charged with Aggravated Trafficking Scheduled Drugs class A, and Illegal Possession of a Firearm class C. Mr. Mota was taken to the Androscoggin County Jail.
His bail was set by a bail commissioner at $25,000 cash. The drug trafficking charge was aggravated due to Mr. Mota being in possession of a firearm. Mr. Mota is prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm due to a long criminal history, which includes felony convictions in multiple states.
