PARIS — A Greenwood man faces aggravated felony drug trafficking charges after reportedly acting as a middle man for trafficking prescription drugs. 

Tony J. Merrill, 33, of Snowmaking Pond Lane, made an initial appearance in Oxford County Superior Court on a single count of aggravated trafficking in scheduled drugs. He did not enter a plea and is scheduled to appear in court again on May 5. 

The Class A charge, which was elevated because of the presence of weapons, carries a maximum prison sentence of 30 years.

According to an affidavit by Chancey Libby of the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, police arrested Merrill during a Feb. 6 raid at the home he shared with his girlfriend. There, agents seized medications Merrill did not have a prescription for, including the painkiller Vicodin, digital scales and several firearms, Chancey said.

In an interview with Merrill, Chancey said the suspect admitted to “middling” drugs, or matching prospective buyers with suppliers. Police said Merrill admitted to such a transaction of Xanax, used to treat anxiety disorders, from earlier that morning. 

Bail was set at $300 cash with a Maine Pretrial Services Contract or $10,000 surety. Bail conditions prohibit the use of drugs and alcohol and Merrill is subject to random searches and seizures. 

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