A Maine native was the victim of “misdelivered” items from California containing$ 2 million worth of fentanyl, authorities said.
A citizen reported two enigmatic packages to the Winslow Police Department on Friday, May 3, saying they had no idea what to expect or what to buy.
” When the bundle was opened, it contained several bags of medications. They tested affirmatively positive for fentanyl, a dangerous chemical opioid”, authorities said in a speech on Facebook. More tablets were delivered in a subsequent package on Saturday.
WINSLOW — Almost 30 pounds of pills were discovered in two misdeliverable items, prompting police to investigate.
Posted by Winslow Police Department- Maine on , Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Officials estimate the street value at up to$ 2 million, with the pills weighing almost 30 pounds overall.  ,
It is unclear how or what service or process were the packages delivered.
No additional information has been provided, according to Deputy Police Chief Randy Wing, who stated that the investigation is ongoing.