LEWISTON, Maine — A Lewiston man is facing multiple charges after he was arrested as the result of a traffic stop Monday night.
In response to citizen complaints of possible drug trafficking on North Temple Street, the Lewiston Police Department’s Selective Enforcement Team and the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency were surveying the area when, around 8:30 p.m., a vehicle stop was conducted at Sabattus Street and East Avenue. Police said the stop was related to the North Temple Street address and suspicious activity.
Police said the traffic stop yielded the seizure of more than 80 grams of cocaine base, more than 28 grams of Fentanyl, and more than $1,400 in suspected drug proceeds.
Haji Haji, 22, of Lewiston is now charged with aggravated trafficking in schedule W drugs and criminal forfeiture of property.
Haji was transported to the Androscoggin County Jail.
Police said the case is still under investigation and that there's a likelihood of others being charged.
