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Maine Woman Charged After Massive Fentanyl Seizure in Biddeford

Edward TomicBy Edward TomicMay 6, 2024Updated:May 6, 20246 Comments1 Min Read3K Views
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The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA) announced Monday that a second person has been charged in relation to their investigation into the seizure of over seven pounds of fentanyl in Biddeford last week.

[RELATED: Maine DEA Seizes Over 7 Pounds of Fentanyl in Biddeford Drug Bust, Man Arrested Twice in Two Days…]

On Wednesday, May 1, after an eight-month investigation, MDEA agents executed a search warrant on a Ray Street apartment in Biddeford, finding in the course of their search more than $300,000 worth of fentanyl.

Arrested on drug trafficking charges was 24-year-old Almuntadhar Mohammed.

Based on evidence seized during the May 1 raid and fentanyl seizure, MDEA agents charged Alyssa Staples, 23, of Biddeford, with Unlawful Aggravated Trafficking in Schedule W Drugs (Fentanyl).

Alyssa Staples, 23, of Biddeford | Source: MDEA
Almuntadhar Mohammed, 24, of Biddeford | Source: MDEA

MDEA said Monday that Staples and Mohammed are in a domestic relationship and live together at the Ray Street apartment.

Staples was charged by summons with an initial appearance court date of July 30, 2024, in York Unified Court, MDEA said.

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Edward Tomic

Edward Tomic is a reporter for The Maine Wire based in Southern Maine. He grew up near Boston, Massachusetts and is a graduate of Boston University. He can be reached at [email protected]

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last one out totl
last one out totl
2 years ago

Almuntadhar Mohammed. I think I went to school with his father,, not.

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MaryGrace
MaryGrace
2 years ago

Alyssa Staples, and I think I went to school with her mother. Not.

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jph517
jph517
2 years ago

“24-year-old Almuntadhar Mohammed”…..yup ! Sounds like a good old fashioned Maine name to me…..

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Arthur
Arthur
2 years ago

Maine is doomed to communism

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sandy feet
sandy feet
2 years ago

Thanks to Joes open boarder we have a good supply. We should not forget the other DC supporters: King,Peligre, and the second distric. Put them all on retirement this Nov.

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SteveL
SteveL
2 years ago

Mohamhed another one of Mills ‘new mainers’! Such a valuable entity for Maine. Actually just another waste of oxygen that’s a burden on Maine society, thanks to Mills and the puppet demonrat party! When are the people going to wake up?

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