Cops Say South Portland Man Arrested With $80,000 Worth Of Drugs

A month-long investigation by the MDEA Cumberland District Task Force has led to the arrest of a man from South Portland. Authorities started to look into 52-year-old Michael McNamara last month, as they suspected him of illegally trafficking drugs.

Alexander Raths

Authorities say that on several occasions, McNamara, while working as the General Manager of the Spring Point Tavern in South Portland, sold drugs to undercover agents during business hours.

During a traffic stop Monday evening, South Portland Police found McNamara was in possession of drugs and a firearm (which he was not supposed to have) and they arrested him without issue.

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They then got a search warrant for his home. According to Commander Scott Pelletier with the Maine Department of Public Safety, the search of McNamara's home proved to be fruitful, as investigators recovered about $80,000 worth of drugs.

South Portland Drug Bust, ME Department of Public Safety.

"Following his arrest, Agents and South Portland Police executed a search warrant at McNamara’s Preble Street, South Portland residence. The search resulted in the seizure of over 1.5 pounds (680 grams) of crystal methamphetamine, ½ pound of cocaine (226.5 grams), 1 ounce of crack cocaine (28.35 grams), and a 9mm handgun. Several other types of unidentified pills and items associated with drug packaging and distribution was also seized."

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McNamara was taken to Cumberland County Jail, His bail was set at $100,000 cash. He appeared in court Tuesday on several charges including:

"(3) counts Aggravated Trafficking methamphetamine, (3) counts Aggravated Trafficking with a Firearm, Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person, (4) counts Possession of Scheduled Drugs."

Commander Pelletier says McNamara's arrest one just a small part of a wider effort by law enforcement in Maine to disrupt drug distribution chains and expects more arrests will be made as the investigation continues.

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