BANGOR, Maine — Brewer police and the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency arrested two Bangor men Tuesday in connection with one of two suspected methamphetamine labs located about a quarter-mile apart.
Police arrested a Brewer man Monday in connection with the other meth lab.
Sean Murphy, 25, and Robert Seeley, 37, were charged with unlawful operation of a methamphetamine laboratory after city police and state drug enforcement agents conducted an investigation at the Big Apple convenience store on South Main Street, Deputy Chief Jason Moffitt of the Brewer Police Department said Tuesday.
The Class B felony crime with which they have been charged carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $20,000.
The meth-making operation at the Big Apple was the second uncovered in Brewer in two days.
The first was found at 3:30 p.m. Monday at a North Main Street residence near the Joshua Chamberlain Bridge, Moffitt said.
Walter Botelho, 51, of Brewer was arrested Monday after a search of his residence turned up a firearm, and he was charged with possession of a firearm by a felon, Moffitt said.
Drug agents were investigating the scene on Tuesday, and Moffitt said it’s possible Botelho could face drug charges once the investigation concludes.
Botelho was taken to Penobscot County Jail after his arrest.
Bangor Daily News writer Dawn Gagnon contributed to this report.
