MDEA: Lewiston Search Warrant Seizes Meth, Crack, Fentanyl; One Arrested

September 18, 2025

By: Scanner Alerts Media Group

A weeklong investigation into drug trafficking in Lewiston led to a Tuesday search warrant at 50 Fairmount Street, the arrest of a 21-year-old resident, and the seizure of methamphetamine, cocaine base, fentanyl, and a device used to press kilogram bricks.

According to the release, MDEA’s Lewiston-based task force executed the warrant early September 16, 2025. Agents arrested Rayven Satele, 21, of Lewiston, on three counts of Class A Aggravated Trafficking in Schedule W Drugs; bail was set at $10,000. The investigation included undercover purchases of methamphetamine from the apartment’s owner.

Agents seized 372 ggw of methamphetamine, 189 ggw of cocaine base (crack), and 186 ggw of fentanyl. The street value is estimated at over $75,000. MDEA was assisted by the Lewiston Police Department and the FBI Safe Streets Task Force. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. MDEA Lewiston release 9.18.25

Resources and tips: Individuals seeking help with substance use disorder can call 211 or text a ZIP code to 898-211 for local resources. Anyone with information about this investigation or illegal drug sales in their community is urged to contact the nearest MDEA office, text “MDEA” to TIP411 (847411), or call the tip line at 1-800-452-6457.

Credit: Maine Drug Enforcement Agency

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