Three Arrested in Augusta, Maine Drug Bust

Following a lengthy investigation, members of the Maine DEA arrested three people at a building on Water Street in Augusta on Wednesday afternoon.

According to a press release from Augusta Police Chief Kevin, Lully, the incident happened at 163 Water Street in Augusta.

Arrested during the raid were 55-year-old Luis Mercado, of Boston.  He has been charged with 2 counts of Aggravated Trafficking in Scheduled Drugs, Possession of a Firearm, Falsification of Evidence, Refusing to Identify Himself, and Refusing to Submit to Arrest.

Also arrested were 35-year-old Steve Mallen, of Augusta.  He has been charged with Violation of Conditions of Release and Failure to Submit to Arrest.

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Ashlie Whitmore, who is from Chelsea, was charged with Failure to Submit to Arrest.

*NOTE - All suspects are considered innocent until being found guilty in a court of law

During the raid, agents seized an unknown amount of drugs, cash, and firearms.