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Four Arrested on Drug Charges in Hancock County

Four Arrested on Drug Charges in Hancock County

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LAMOINE, Maine (WGAN)  Four people have been arrested on drug charges following an investigation in Hancock County.

The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency says they conducted a month-long investigation into the sale of heroin in central Hancock County that included undercover purchases of the drug.

Thursday night, around 9:30 p.m., agents searched the home of Michael and Alicia Kane on Francis Drive in Lamoine.  Police say they seized 51 grams of heroin, which has a street value of $15,000.

The Kanes were both charged with unlawful trafficking and taken to Hancock County Jail where bail was set at $5,000 cash.

Two other people inside the home were also arrested.

Police charged 28-year-old Jamie Biggs from Connecticut with aggravated trafficking.  Biggs’ bail was set at $10,000.

51-year-old Kimberly Andrews from Holden was charged with unlawful possession and bail was set at $1,000.

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