AK-47 Style Rifle and Drugs Seized after Traffic Stop in Maine

A 21-year-old man was arrested Monday and charged with Aggravated Drug Trafficking and Possession after drugs, an AK-47 style rifle and ammo were found in a vehicle following a traffic stop in Portland.

Traffic Stop Results in Arrest for Drugs and Gun

James Anderson from Biddeford was pulled over for a traffic stop around 7:02 am on the corner of Spring Street and State Street.

Suspect had Knife in Vehicle and Probable Cause to Search

“The officer observed a large knife as the stop developed, establishing probable cause to search the vehicle,” according to The Portland Police Department.

AK-47 Style Rifle, Ammo and Drugs Seized after Traffic Stop

Police searched the vehicle and seized an unloaded AK-47-style rifle, two 20-round boxes of ammunition and 21 other loose rounds of ammunition. Officers also found 14.7 grams of methamphetamine, .4 grams of crack cocaine and 2.3 grams of cocaine HCL.

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Drug Trafficking and Possession Charges

Anderson faces charges for Aggravated Drug Trafficking and Unlawful Drug Possession of meth.

Additional Charge of Trafficking in Prison Contraband

He was taken to the Cumberland County Jail and was additionally charged with Trafficking in Prison Contraband.

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Police Investigating and Looking for More Info

Police are looking for more information. Call (207) 874-8575 if you know anything about the incident.