Man, woman from Medway face drug trafficking charges

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Law enforcement seized methamphetamine, heroin, and crack from multiple homes in Medway over the weekend.

Following a months-long investigation, police searched the homes on Pattagumpus Road and Powersville Road on Saturday.

According to East Millinocket police, officers seized 35 grams of methamphetamine, 15 grams of heroin and a gram of crack, as well as two firearms and suspected drug proceeds.

36-year-old Ryan Lee and 34-year-old Brittany Leet, both of Medway, were arrested and face drug trafficking charges.

Police say they’re still investigating and more arrests are possible.

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