Vassalboro Man Arrested for Drug Trafficking

24-year-old Edwin Lawrence of Vassalboro has been arrested after allegedly attempting to transport approximately 2 kilograms of cocaine hydrochloride into Maine.

The cocaine is valued at around $127,000.

The arrest stemmed from an eight-month investigation by the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency into suspected drug trafficking at Lawrence’s residence on Webber Pond Road in Vassalboro.

Authorities obtained a search warrant for Lawrence and his vehicle after learning he was traveling to bring drugs into Maine. Troopers located his vehicle on I-295 north of the West Gardiner tolls and attempted a traffic stop. Lawrence fled, leading to a brief pursuit.

According to CBS 13, WGME, police used tire deflation devices to stop the vehicle and apprehended him with help from a state police dog.

A search of Lawrence and the vehicle recovered the cocaine along with just over $1,000 in suspected drug proceeds. No additional contraband was found during a search of his residence.

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