Man Faces 20 Years for Crossing Border with Drugs in Maine

A 31-year-old man pleaded guilty to unlawfully entering into the United States from Canada and importing a controlled substance.

Tried to Cross U.S. and Canada Border on ATV

Nathan Paul Curran-McQuade from Canada attempted to illegally enter the United States on an ATV in September 2021. He was stopped in Caswell by Border Patrol Agents.

Meth and Marijuana Seized

Curran-McQuade had 14 grams of methamphetamine on his person as well as marijuana in a mason jar in his backpack, said court records.

Told Border Patrol Drugs were for Personal Use

He said he was going to a store in Caswell to get gas and the drugs were for personal use.

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Faces More than 20 Years

Curran-McQuade faces up to 20 years in prison and a maximum fine of $1 million for the controlled substance charge. He also faces up to 180 days in jail and up to a $5,000 fine for crossing the border illegally.