Significant Amount Of Fentanyl And Drug Money Seized In Maine Hotel Drug Bust

A Scarborough hotel was the scene of a drug bust this week that netted a significant supply of fentanyl and proceeds from alleged drug trafficking activity, according to authorities.

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According to the Maine Department of Public Safety and the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, 48-year-old Peter White of Cape Elizabeth was taken into custody on Wednesday, April 29th, following a week-long investigation. Authorities say White was arrested and charged with Aggravated and Unlawful Drug Trafficking. Police obtained a search warrant for his hotel room, following his apprehension.

"Information had been received that a guest staying at a Scarborough hotel on Payne Road was selling drugs from that location. Undercover purchases were subsequently made from White at that hotel...Agents seized over 3.3 pounds of Fentanyl, an ounce of Cocaine Base (Crack), approximately $2,700.00 in suspected drug sale proceeds, as well as additional evidence of illegal drug trafficking. The estimated street value of the seized drugs is $60,000.00."

The Maine DEA says they worked in collaboration with the Scarborough Police Department on this case.

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White is scheduled to make his first court appearance on Friday, May 1st. He's being held until then, at the Cumberland County Jail until then. His bond has been set at $75,000 cash.

The Maine DEA has been working in cooperation with local law enforcement across the state to crack down on drug trafficking activity in the Pine Tree State. They recommend that anyone with knowledge of drug activity in their community call or text the tip line 1-800-452-6457, or text MDEA to TIP411.