PORTLAND — The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency and the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office have broken up a smuggling operation that they say was using the mail to get prescription drugs into the county jail.
Drug agents and jail investigators charged four people with smuggling Suboxone into the jail. Suboxone is a prescription drug used to treat opiate addiction. The drug can alleviate withdrawal symptoms though some people say it also can create a euphoric sensation.
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The seized drug was in the form of small strips, similar to breath mint strips now on the market.
Police charged two inmates, Michael Harmon, 27, of Naples and Daniel Bokuniewcz, 24, of Casco with criminal conspiracy to traffic in Suboxone.
Police say Bokuniewicz’ sister and his girlfriend mailed the contraband. Stephanie Bokuniewcz, 27, of Brownfield and Morgan Miller, 20, of Casco were charged with furnishing Suboxone and trafficking in prison contraband.
Police expect more arrests will follow.
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