Brian Sanborn, 53, of Franklin, New Hampshire, has pleaded guilty to possessing nearly pure methamphetamine with the intent to distribute.
According to court documents, on December 8, 2017, the New Hampshire State Police executed search warrants at Sanborn’s residence in Franklin and located approximately 17 grams of nearly pure methamphetamine in the basement of the house.
Sanborn was also found to possess seven firearms, including four revolvers, two shotguns, and an SKS rifle, on the same day. He had previously been convicted of felonies.
Sanborn pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and will be sentenced on September 4, 2018.
U.S. Attorney Scott W. Murray stated that methamphetamine trafficking continues to pose a serious threat to the health of citizens and the safety of communities.
Murray praised the law enforcement officers who shut down and disarmed this drug trafficker, stating that they will continue to work closely with their partners to stop the distribution of this dangerous drug and protect neighborhoods.
The case was investigated by the New Hampshire State Police, the Franklin Police Department, the Drug Enforcement Agency, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney John S. Davis.
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Key Facts
- State: New Hampshire
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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