Cocaine Trafficker Caught in NH
CONCORD – A Lawrence man has been convicted of cocaine trafficking after a routine traffic stop in Hampton Falls, New Hampshire.
Jose R. Almonte-Tejeda, 40, formerly of Lawrence, Massachusetts, pleaded guilty to unlawfully possessing with the intent to distribute over 500 grams of cocaine.
According to court documents and statements made in court, on April 27, 2018, the New Hampshire State Police’s Mobile Enforcement Team conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Almonte-Tejeda on I-95 in the area of Hampton Falls, New Hampshire.
A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of 832 grams of cocaine from Almonte-Tejeda’s vehicle.
Almonte-Tejeda is scheduled to be sentenced on November 29, 2018.
“Drug traffickers who come to New Hampshire should expect that they will be arrested and prosecuted,” said U.S. Attorney Scott W. Murray.
This investigation was conducted by the New Hampshire State Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration. Assistant United States Attorney Jennifer Cole Davis is prosecuting the case.
U.S. Attorney Murray is sending a clear message to those who attempt to traffic drugs through New Hampshire: you will be caught and prosecuted. The cooperation between law enforcement agencies is crucial in stopping the flow of illegal drugs in the state.
The guilty plea will likely result in a significant sentence for Almonte-Tejeda, who will face the consequences of his actions.
This case is a prime example of the ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in New Hampshire.
As the Grimy Times continues to investigate and report on crimes committed in New Hampshire, the public can expect to see more cases like this one come to light.
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Key Facts
- State: New Hampshire
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Sex Crimes|Cybercrime|Public Corruption|Weapons|Human Trafficking|White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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