Auburn Police announced Tuesday that a man has been arrested on drug trafficking charges after a search warrant executed at the man’s home and business led to the seizure of large quantities of narcotics and firearms.
Auburn Police say they conducted a traffic stop at about 1 p.m. Tuesday in connection to an ongoing narcotics investigation.
The operator of the vehicle, 43-year-old Darren Douin of Auburn, was found to be in possession of narcotics and a firearm, police said.
Based on the evidence obtained during the traffic stops, Auburn Police executed search warrants at Douin’s home at 28 Grove St. in Auburn, as well as at his business, Happy Days Diner, at 67 Mill St.
According to Auburn Police, a total of 70 grams of cocaine base, 55 grams of cocaine, 112 ecstasy pills, 2.2 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 17 firearms and $25,530 in suspected drug proceeds were seized during the searches of Douin’s home and business.
Douin was arrested and charged with two counts of Aggravated Trafficking of Scheduled Drugs and two counts of Unlawful Possession of Scheduled “W” Drugs.
His bail has been set at $30,000 cash.
Auburn Police said Tuesday the investigation is ongoing and additional charges are expected.
