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Danielle Eames-Powe Photo courtesy of Maine State Police

Maine State Police recovered a large amount of cocaine and arrested three people following a routine traffic stop on the Maine Turnpike this week.

Antron Owens Photo courtesy of Maine State Police

The stop, which was for a traffic infraction, happened Tuesday in the northbound lane of the highway in Kennebunk.

A statement on the state police Facebook page said troopers recovered 114 grams of cocaine base and 10 grams of a suspected heroin/fentanyl mixture that had been concealed in the trio’s vehicle.

Terrell Owens Photo courtesy of Maine State Police

Charged with aggravated drug trafficking were: 25-year-old Antron Owens, also known as “Nunu”; 27-year-old Terrell Owens, also known as “Rell”; and 35-year-old Danielle Eames-Powe of Bangor. The Owenses are from New York City.

The South Portland Police Department and the department’s K-9 team assisted.

 

Dennis Hoey is the Portland Press Herald’s night reporter, covering any and all news that breaks in the late afternoon and evening hours. He has been chasing stories after normal business hours in Portland...