A high-risk search warrant in Cumberland County led to the arrest of a Westbrook man on drug trafficking charges. Seized from the suspect’s apartment were drugs, evidence of illegal drug trafficking and a loaded handgun.
Arrested was 41-year-old Christopher Ciprian, of Westbrook. Charges include trafficking and felony possession of drugs.
From Maine Drug Enforcement Agency:
In December 2024, agents from the Cumberland District Task Force of the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA) and officers of the Westbrook Police Department, received a number of complaints/tips regarding suspected illegal drug trafficking taking place at 43 Rochester Street in Westbrook. Agents observed activities consistent with illegal drug trafficking from the first-floor apartment of 43 Rochester Street at all hours of the day and night.
During the ongoing investigation, agents were able to conduct several undercover purchases of illegal drugs from Christopher Ciprian at his Rochester Street apartment. Agents subsequently applied for and were granted an arrest warrant for Ciprian, as well as a search warrant for his apartment. Today, at approximately 9:30 am, members of the Cumberland County Emergency Services Unit (ESU), a specially trained tactical team took Ciprian into custody without incident as he left his apartment. Due to a number of safety concerns identified during the investigation, to include the
seriousness of the drug trafficking charges and Ciprian possibly being armed, the ESU was utilized to minimize the risk to Rochester Street residents and law enforcement personnel by
tactically securing the apartment prior to agents conducting a search.A search of Ciprian’s apartment resulted in the seizure of approximately 80 grams of Cocaine, 30 grams of MDMA (Methylenedioxymethamphetamine) more commonly known as Ecstasy, a loaded Glock, 9mm handgun and other evidence of illegal drug trafficking. Approximate value of the seized drugs is $12,000.
The investigation is ongoing and additional charges against Ciprian are expected.
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