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Juan Nolasco Batlle, a 42-year-old Nashua resident, has been indicted for possessing a large quantity of crack cocaine. The indictment alleges Batlle had 280 grams or more of the substance with the intent to distribute it in Nashua, New Hampshire. The exact date of the indictment is not specified, but it is the result of an investigation led by the Drug Enforcement Administration. The Hillsborough County Street Crimes Task Force provided valuable assistance in the case.
If convicted, Batlle faces a mandatory minimum prison term of 10 years and a maximum term of life. He could also be fined up to $10 million. The case will be prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Mike Shannon, and Batlle will appear in federal court in Concord on a later date.
The investigation and subsequent indictment are part of ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in New Hampshire. The DEA and local law enforcement agencies have been working together to identify and prosecute individuals involved in the distribution of illicit substances.
The case against Batlle is a significant one, with the potential for severe penalties if he is found guilty. The possession of 280 grams or more of crack cocaine with the intent to distribute is a serious offense, and the prosecution will likely seek to impose the maximum sentence allowed by law.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Drug Trafficking
- Defendant: New Hampshire
- Location: NH
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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