COOS,COUNTY, N.H- State Police say 17 people have been arrested following a four-month investigation into narcotics activity in the North Country.
Authorities say the joint operation conducted by the New Hampshire State Police Narcotics Investigations Unit, in collaboration with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s Manchester District Office looking to disrupt the distribution of crack cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine throughout New Hampshire, has led to the arrest of 17 individuals for various offenses, including hindering apprehension or prosecution, fugitive from justice, possession of controlled drugs in a motor vehicle, conspiracy to commit narcotics sales, sale of controlled narcotics, and possession of narcotics with intent to distribute.
During the operation investigators seized quantities of crack cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine, along with additional evidence consistent with narcotics trafficking.
Following the noticeable seizure Colonel Mark Hall, Director of the New Hampshire State Police issued a statement “This investigation reflects our ongoing commitment to working with our federal and local partners to aggressively target those responsible for fueling the opioid epidemic in our communities,” said Colonel Mark B. Hall, Director of the New Hampshire State Police. “The individuals arrested were part of a network contributing to the supply of dangerous drugs throughout our state. Their removal is a step toward safer neighborhoods.”
Meanwhile authorities say their investigation continues, and anyone with information they feel make be of assistance can contact Lt. Shane W. Larkin of the Narcotics Investigations Unit at (603) 234-0707. Anonymous tips can be sent to nabdope@dos.nh.gov.
