LEWISTON — A Lewiston man was charged with marijuana trafficking and manufacturing butane hash oil following a series of raids by state and federal law enforcement officers in Lewiston and Auburn on Tuesday morning. Richard “Stitch” Daniels, 52, was charged in U.S. District Court in a criminal complaint that alleges a drug trafficking organization in Lewiston-Auburn grew and distributed large quantities of marijuana under the cover of Maine’s medical marijuana program, but sold marijuana to buyers who were not participants in the program and included out-of-state customers.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office said more than 20 search warrants were executed in Tuesday’s raids, including at a home on Danville Corner Road in Auburn and at a warehouse at 1830 Lisbon St. in Lewiston. Agents seized over 50 kilograms of marijuana – roughly 110 pounds – six mason jars filled with butane hash oil, and a kilogram of shatter. Daniels’ garage contained a butane hash oil laboratory, authorities said. Daniels, 52, is accused of operating a laboratory out of a garage at 1310 Sabattus St. in Lewiston, which is across the driveway from his home at 1302 Sabattus. He has been charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana and manufacturing a controlled substance. Rich said that each count carries a maximum of 20 years in prison. The story can be read at this link: Big Bust in Lewiston
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