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Muktar Abshir Aden, a 27-year-old from Lewiston, Maine, has pleaded guilty to a slew of serious crimes, including possessing with the intent to distribute massive amounts of methamphetamine and fentanyl, as well as using a firearm to further his illicit activities. The investigation, which culminated in a search of Aden’s residence in October 2024, uncovered nearly three kilograms of methamphetamine and two kilograms of fentanyl, in addition to at least five firearms, one of which had previously been reported stolen. Aden’s crimes were committed in Lewiston, Maine, over the course of several months in 2024. The motive behind his actions appears to be financial gain, as he sold drugs to law enforcement confidential sources and undercover officers on six occasions.
Aden’s plea is the result of a thorough investigation by Homeland Security Investigations, the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, and the Lewiston Police Department. The case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence in communities across the United States.
As Aden awaits sentencing, he faces a mandatory minimum term of 15 years and up to life imprisonment, as well as a potential fine of up to $10 million and a lifetime of supervised release. The sentence will be determined by a federal district court judge after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
The guilty plea is a significant victory for law enforcement in their efforts to combat drug trafficking and gun violence in Maine. The investigation and subsequent conviction of Aden demonstrate the effectiveness of collaborative efforts between federal, state, and local agencies in disrupting and dismantling criminal organizations.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Drug Trafficking
- Defendant: Maine
- Location: ME
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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