LEWISTON — A joint operation involving the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency and the Lewiston Police Department resulted in the arrest of a local man for aggravated cocaine trafficking on Nov. 26.
Steven Braggs, 36, was apprehended during a probation compliance check conducted by agents from the MDEA Western District Task Force, Lewiston Police, and United States Probation and Parole officers.
Braggs, who was on supervised release for a 2015 federal conviction of felon in possession of a firearm, was found with 100 grams of cocaine at a Lewiston hotel.
Following his arrest, a search warrant was executed at Braggs’ residence at 114 Wellman Street, leading to the seizure of approximately two kilos (1,878 grams) of cocaine, various trafficking materials, and $25,300 in suspected drug proceeds.
The street value of the confiscated cocaine is estimated at $100,000.
Braggs was booked at the Androscoggin Jail, where he is being held without bail due to a probation hold.
The MDEA continues to prioritize the disruption of drug trafficking organizations within Maine, focusing on the distribution of illicit drugs such as fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine.
Community members with information on illegal drug activities are encouraged to contact the nearest Maine Drug Enforcement office, text MDEA to TIP411 (847411), or call the MDEA tip-line at 1-800-452-6457.
Those seeking assistance for substance use disorder can call 211 or text their zip code to 898-211 for available resources.
