MDEA investigation leads to arrest of Biddeford man

The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency arrested a Biddeford man for trafficking fentanyl throughout Southern Maine. The MDEA also seized more than seven pounds of fentanyl, a loaded handgun and drug proceeds.

Almuntadhar M. Mohammed 24, of Biddeford had arrest warrants for two counts unlawful trafficking of in Schedule W drugs (fentanyl) Class B, and  unlawful aggravated trafficking in Schedule W Drugs (Fentanyl) Class A.

Mohammed was additionally charged on May 2 with 5 counts, Unlawful Aggravated Trafficking in Schedule W Drugs (Fentanyl). The charges were enhanced to “aggravated” due to total drug weights and firearm possession.

MDEA agents from the Cumberland and York District Task Forces over the past eight months investigated the illegal trafficking of drugs by Mohammed. The investigation revealed Mohammed purchased large amounts of fentanyl from out of state sources of supply, and repackaged the fentanyl into various dose amounts which he sold throughout Cumberland and York Counties. During the investigation, agents made several undercover purchases of fentanyl from Mohammed at various locations throughout Cumberland and York Counties.

On Wednesday afternoon, May 1, agents from the Cumberland and York District Task Forces and officers of the Saco Police Department arrested Mohammed without incident when he arrived at a Saco business parking lot to deliver fentanyl to an undercover agent. Mohammed was arrested on outstanding arrest warrants for drug trafficking charges related to selling fentanyl to undercover agents during the investigation.

Mohammed was transported to the York County Jail where he later was bailed for $7,500.

After Mohammed’s arrest, agents and officers from the Biddeford Police Department executed a search warrant at Mohammed’s apartment at 21 Ray St., Biddeford. Police seized more than seven pounds (3381 grams) of fentanyl, a loaded handgun, $2,500 in suspected drug proceeds, and items indicative of drug trafficking.

Due to the new evidence found during the search of Mohammed’s apartment, agents were granted additional arrest warrants on Thursday, May 2, Mohammed, charging him with 5 counts, unlawful aggravated trafficking in Schedule W Drugs (fentanyl).

Mohammed was arrested by agents in Saco without incident and transported to the York County Jail. Bail was set on the warrants at $100,000.

Assisting in this investigation, arrest and search warrant over the past eight months were officers and agents from the South Portland, Portland, Scarborough, Saco, and Biddeford Police Departments, as well as troopers from the Maine State Police.

The approximate street value of the seized fentanyl is more than $300,000.

If you or someone you know suffers with substance, use disorder, you can call 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 for a list of resources available in your area.

Police urge those with information about this investigation or the illegal sale of drugs in your community to contact the Maine Drug Enforcement office closest to you or by texting MDEA to TIP411 (847411) or by calling the MDEA tip-line at 1-800-452-6457.