Danielle Eames-Powe Photo courtesy of Maine State Police

Maine State Police recovered a large amount of cocaine and arrested three people following a routine traffic stop on the Maine Turnpike this week.

Antron Owens Photo courtesy of Maine State Police

The stop, which was for a traffic infraction, happened Tuesday in the northbound lane of the highway in Kennebunk.

A statement on the state police Facebook page said troopers recovered 114 grams of cocaine base and 10 grams of a suspected heroin/fentanyl mixture that had been concealed in the trio’s vehicle.

Terrell Owens Photo courtesy of Maine State Police

Charged with aggravated drug trafficking were: 25-year-old Antron Owens, also known as “Nunu”; 27-year-old Terrell Owens, also known as “Rell”; and 35-year-old Danielle Eames-Powe of Bangor. The Owenses are from New York City.

The South Portland Police Department and the department’s K-9 team assisted.

 

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