New York Man Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Portland

Authorities seized over $22,000 worth of cocaine and cash from an Airbnb property.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 10:42pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a pile of white powder and cash on a dark surface, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the evidence seized in a drug trafficking investigation.A recent drug bust in Portland uncovers the scale of the interstate narcotics trade impacting Maine communities.South Portland Today

The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA) arrested a 51-year-old man from the Bronx, New York on multiple drug trafficking charges after executing a search warrant at an Airbnb property in Portland, Maine. Investigators seized over 500 grams of cocaine, 13 grams of cocaine base, and more than $38,000 in suspected drug money from the property.

Why it matters

This arrest highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat the interstate drug trade and disrupt the flow of illegal narcotics into Maine communities. The seizure of a significant quantity of cocaine and cash suggests the suspect may have been operating a large-scale drug trafficking operation out of the Airbnb property.

The details

As part of an investigation into interstate drug trafficking, MDEA agents and South Portland police conducted surveillance of an Airbnb property on Emery Street in Portland. They observed the suspect, Raymond Teran, coming and going from the property. Agents then obtained a search warrant and found the large stash of cocaine, cocaine base, and cash during the search.

  • On Friday, March 27, MDEA agents and South Portland police started an investigation into interstate drug trafficking.
  • On Friday, March 27, agents executed a search warrant at the Emery Street Airbnb property.

The players

Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA)

A state law enforcement agency responsible for investigating and disrupting the illegal drug trade in Maine.

Raymond Teran

A 51-year-old man from the Bronx, New York who was arrested and charged with multiple drug trafficking offenses.

South Portland Police Department

A local law enforcement agency that assisted the MDEA in this investigation.

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What’s next

Additional charges are expected as the investigation progresses, according to the MDEA press release.

The takeaway

This arrest demonstrates the ongoing efforts by Maine law enforcement to disrupt the interstate drug trade and remove large quantities of illegal narcotics from Maine communities. It also highlights the role that the public can play in providing tips and information to help authorities combat the drug crisis.