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Two Arrested in Farmington on Drug Trafficking Charges

Steve RobinsonBy Steve RobinsonAugust 30, 2024Updated:August 30, 20245 Comments2 Mins Read
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Two men were arrested on Thursday in Farmington following a significant drug bust that resulted in the seizure of cocaine, fentanyl, firearms, and suspected drug proceeds, according to state police.

Jason Robbins
Miguel Alvarez

Jason Robbins, 42, of Farmington, and Miguel Alvarez, 39, of Webster, Massachusetts, were taken into custody by the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA) and the Farmington Police Department. Both men face charges of aggravated trafficking in cocaine and fentanyl.

The arrests culminated a three-month investigation by the MDEA’s Western District Task Force and the Farmington Police, which involved undercover drug purchases. Investigators determined that Robbins was distributing large quantities of cocaine and crack cocaine in the Farmington area, with Alvarez identified as his out-of-state supplier, according to the state police.

On Thursday afternoon, agents executed search warrants on Robbins’ vehicle and residence on Twin Birches Road, leading to the discovery of approximately 420 grams of cocaine, 15 grams of fentanyl, seven firearms, and over $5,000 in cash, believed to be drug proceeds. The street value of the seized drugs is estimated at $40,000.

According to the booking information from the Franklin County Jail, Robbins was described as “obese.”

Robbins and Alvarez are currently being held without bail at the Franklin County Jail and are scheduled to appear in court on Friday.

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Sam Brady
Sam Brady
1 year ago

Well at I guess Robbins wasn’t using his product …. Maine needs its own version of Sheriff Joe …

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Gardiner Schneider
Gardiner Schneider
1 year ago

The fire arms look a lot better than the owners.

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Jerry S.
Jerry S.
1 year ago

The kids at UMF will be crying in their beer .
Maybe the illegal Chinese growers can pick up the business .
Isn’t Farmington the Mills Family territory ?

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Craig
Craig
1 year ago

Right in Janet Mills and brothers hometown. Bet she says nothing.. how bout you?

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Darius365
Darius365
1 year ago

How’s that a significant amount? I watched my neighbor put more than that up his nose and ass last night.

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