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Dover Man Guilty of Fentanyl Trafficking
CONCORD – A Dover man has pleaded guilty to fentanyl trafficking charges, as federal authorities continue to crack down on the deadly substance.
Marc Martin, 44, of Dover, pleaded guilty in federal court to two counts of possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute, Acting United States Attorney John J. Farley announced today.
According to court documents and statements made in court, in June of 2019, Dover police were notified that Martin was suspected of distributing drugs from his Dover apartment. On June 19, 2019, detectives conducted surveillance of Martin’s apartment and observed a male enter and leave the apartment within a few minutes. Officers confronted the male and he admitted he had just purchased fentanyl from Martin in the apartment. After obtaining a search warrant, officers entered the apartment and located over 32 grams of fentanyl, drug packaging, and a cell phone that contained evidence of drug activity.
On January 14, 2020, the same detectives followed Martin as he drove to Massachusetts and pulled into a parking lot in Amesbury. After a brief period, Martin drove northbound back to New Hampshire, where he was stopped for speeding. During the stop, Martin admitted he had drugs with him and relinquished a bag containing over 39 grams of fentanyl.
“Fentanyl traffickers are seeking to profit from the sales of this deadly substance,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Farley. “In order to stop the flow of fentanyl into the Granite State, we continue to work closely with our law enforcement partners to identify and prosecute the dealers who are obtaining and distributing this dangerous drug.”
“This is a significant case in our ongoing efforts to combat the opioid crisis,” said Assistant U.S. Attorney Joachim H. Barth. “Fentanyl is a highly addictive and deadly substance that has devastated communities across the country. We will continue to work tirelessly to hold accountable those who seek to profit from its sale.”
Martin is scheduled to be sentenced on December 1, 2021. The case was investigated by the Dover Police Department, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office will continue to work closely with law enforcement partners to identify and prosecute those involved in the sale and distribution of fentanyl.
The sentencing of Martin will come as a relief to many in the community who have been affected by the opioid crisis. The case serves as a reminder of the dangers of fentanyl and the importance of working together to combat its sale and distribution.
In related news, the U.S. Attorney’s Office has announced a number of initiatives aimed at combating the opioid crisis, including increased funding for law enforcement and community-based programs to support those struggling with addiction.
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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