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Man Arrested with Fentanyl, Crack, Pistol in Lewiston

Image of John Labbe from Lewiston Police


A Leeds man faces charges after a federal, state and local drug investigation turned up 161 grams of fentanyl, 20 grams of crack cocaine and a pistol.

Lewiston Police arrested 44-year-old John Labbe on College Street Friday.

(Image of drug bust from Lewiston Police)

Officers say Labbe is prohibited from possessing firearms because to previous felony convictions.

Lewiston PD was assisted by the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

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