Man Charged after 1.1 Pounds of Cocaine Seized in Maine

A 51-year-old man was arrested and charged with aggravated drug trafficking after the search of an Airbnb in Portland.

Man Charged with Drug Trafficking after 1.1 Pounds of Cocaine Seized

Raymond H. Teran from Bronx, New York was charged with Aggravated Drug Trafficking Cocaine, Drug Trafficking Cocaine Base, Illegal Drug Importation and Falsifying Physical Evidence.

MDEA Arrested Suspect at Airbnb

The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency took him into custody on Friday at an Airbnb on Emery Street.

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Surveillance of an Airbnb was part of the Investigation

The investigation into interstate drug trafficking involved surveillance of the Airbnb. Teran was seen coming and going from the location.

1.1 Pounds of Cocaine Seized and $38,000 in Suspected Drug Proceeds

Agents executed a search warrant and seized over 500 grams of Cocaine (1.1 pounds), 13 grams of Cocaine Base (Crack) and over $38,000 in suspected drug proceeds.

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Estimated Street Value of the Drugs was $22,000

Additional evidence of illegal drug importation and sales was also seized. The estimated street value of the drugs was $22,000.

Taken to County Jail and Held on $50,000 Cash Bail

Teran was transported to the Cumberland County Jail and booked. He was held on $50,000 cash bail.

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Multiple Agencies Investigated the Drug Case

Law enforcement involved in the investigation was the MDEA’s Cumberland District Task Force, DEA, the Portland Police Department, South Portland Police Department.