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Waterville men arrested on drug charges, nearly 600 grams of cocaine seized

Waterville men arrested on drug charges, nearly 600 grams of cocaine seized

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Two Waterville men are facing drug trafficking charges.

John Cedeno and Christopher Nieves were arrested following a monthslong investigation.

Police say they searched Cedeno’s apartment on Main St. Tuesday and found nearly 600 grams of cocaine.

Police say they also seized lesser amounts of crack, heroin, crystal meth and fentanyl, along with a loaded revolver and suspected drug proceeds.

Cedeno and Nieves were being held Friday morning without bail at the Kennebec County Jail in Augusta.

According to CBS 13, the men are scheduled to appear in court in May.

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