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Police arrest three on drug charges after finding fentanyl, crack cocaine in Lewiston apartment

Police arrest three on drug charges after finding fentanyl, crack cocaine in Lewiston apartment

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A drug bust at a Lewiston apartment led to the arrests of three people.

Lewiston police say officers searched an apartment on Pierce Street on Friday as part of an ongoing drug investigation. They uncovered more than 100 grams of crack cocaine, nearly 2 grams of fentanyl and prescription pills. They also found a gun and more than $1,400 in suspected drug proceeds.

Police arrested 49-year-old Heather Christian and 36-year-old Terry Higgins, both of Lewiston, as well as 40-year-old Bryan Cobb of Brooklyn.

Police say more people may be charged in connection with the investigation.

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