Two Men Arrested for Aggravated Drug Trafficking in Maine

Two men were arrested for Aggravated Drug Trafficking Friday night after a traffic stop in Alfred where fentanyl and meth were found in a take-out container.

Drugs Seized and Two Men Arrested

The York County Sheriff’s Office said 23-year-old Miguel Hernandez and 27-year-old Layhonel Baez, both from Lawrence, Massachusetts, were taken into custody around 9 pm on Biddeford Road.

K-9 Alerted to Narcotics in the Vehicle

K-9 Rebel and Deputy Frazier “conducted an exterior sniff of the vehicle and alerted to the odor of narcotics,” said the Sheriff’s Office.

Suspect Fled into the Woods during Search

During the search, Layhonel fled into the woods on foot. Deputy Johnson apprehended Layhonel shortly after.

York County Sheriff's Office

Drugs Seized in Chinese Food Container

Deputies seized 36.7 grams of fentanyl and meth compound inside of a Chinese food container.

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Charges and Bail

Miguel was charged with Aggravated Drug Trafficking with bail set at $10,000. Layhonel was charged with Aggravated Drug Trafficking and will be indicted on the charge of Refusing to Submit to Arrest or Detention. His bail was set at $15,000.

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