Man Charged with Drug Trafficking After Traffic Stop in Maine

A 44-year-old man was arrested and charged with drug trafficking after a traffic stop in Mexico, Maine.

Suspect Trying to Conceal Something When Pulled Over in Vehicle

Anthony Scott was attempting to conceal something on his person when officers pulled over the vehicle.

K-9 Team Assisted Deputies at the Scene

A k-9 unit with the Rumford Police Department assisted and drugs were found on Scott.

Drugs Seized after Search

The Oxford County Sheriff’s Office seized 22.49 grams of meth, 4.6 grams of cocaine base, 4.4 grams of fentanyl and 3.7 grams of cocaine.

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Vehicle Initially Stopped for Minor Traffic Violation

The vehicle had been pulled over for a minor traffic violation on River Road before the drugs were found around 1:40 pm Tuesday.

Suspect Taken to County Jail and Charged with Drug Trafficking

Scott was charged with Drug Trafficking and transported to the Oxford County Jail and booked.

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Man Released from Jail with Three Bail Conditions

He was released later with multiple bail conditions.

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Ongoing Drug Trafficking Investigation

The investigation remains open and active.