Two folks were arrested Monday morning, and multiple grams of drugs were recovered after authorities conducted a search of a residence in Clifton.

According to the Penobscot County Sheriff's Office, the drug bust took place around 7 AM.

Clifton Drug Bust 1, Penobscot County Sheriff's Office
Clifton Drug Bust 1, Penobscot County Sheriff's Office
loading...

"Deputies with the Penobscot County Sheriff's Office and the Penobscot County Special Response Team conducted a search warrant on the Scott's Point Road in Clifton, Maine. This search warrant was the result of a multi-month investigation into drug trafficking at the residence. During the search of the property, Deputies located approximately 315 gross grams of Methamphetamine, 4.8 gross grams of Fentanyl Compound, and an undisclosed amount of drug proceeds."

Handcuffs on white isolated background
Willowisp
loading...

Arrested were 36-year-old Jessica Lovely and 54-year-old Michael Drake. Both were charged with Felony Drug Trafficking Charges. Lovely was also charged with Violation of the Condition of Release.

Clifton Drug Bust 2, Penobscot County Sheriff's Office
Clifton Drug Bust 2, Penobscot County Sheriff's Office
loading...

Authorities say that the investigation is still ongoing. Multiple agencies worked together over the last few months, including the US Customs and Border Protection, the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, the Department of Homeland Security, as well as the Brewer Rescue Squad, and the Holden PD.

Do you have our free app yet? If you don't, give it a try. It lets you listen to us anywhere. You can hear all your favorite songs, plus keep up with everything happening in our area. If you want, we'll even send you alerts when something new happens. There are prizes to win and fun to be had. Just enter your mobile number in the box below, and we'll shoot you a link so you won't miss a thing.

WWMJ Ellsworth Maine logo
Get our free mobile app

Parents Should Familiarize Themselves with These Illegal Drugs

Knowledge is power, especially when it comes to recognizing and understanding when your child becomes involved with illegal drugs.

More From WWMJ Ellsworth Maine