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Police Bust Drug Ring in Concord, NH

Seamus OthotBy Seamus OthotOctober 22, 2024Updated:October 22, 20242 Comments1 Min Read
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The New Hampshire State Police arrested four people in the state’s capital last Monday, busting a Concord-based drug distribution ring.

[RELATED: Man with Multiple Previous Felony Convictions Arrested after Auburn Drug Raids…]

The New Hampshire State Police Narcotics Investigations Unit has been investigating a Concord-based methamphetamine and fentanyl sales operation for months.

Local police joined them in taking down the drug ring, arresting two Concord residents, Tracy Blodgett, 60, and Aaron Erickson, 45, for distributing controlled drugs in quantities over five grams and intending to distribute quantities over five ounces.

Both Blodgett and Erickson face fines of up to $500,000 and life imprisonment, as these are not their first drug dealing offenses.

Authorities seized over 400 grams of methamphetamine and approximately 60 grams of fentanyl.

While executing a search warrant during the investigation, police arrested Brian Huoppi, 43, of Concord, and Ryan Basnett, 28, for possession of controlled substances, although they do not believe they intended to sell the drugs.

Police did not specify whether they believed Huoppi or Basnett were simply customers of Erickson and Blodgett, or if they were accomplices.

The New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office is prosecuting the case.

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Seamus Othot

Seamus Othot is a reporter for The Maine Wire. He grew up in New Hampshire, and graduated from The Thomas More College of Liberal Arts, where he was able to spend his time reading the great works of Western Civilization. He can be reached at [email protected] or ‪(401) 216-9160‬.

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sandy
1 year ago

They look like any homeless person in portland. Drug still porting over the border Harris
Governor Jane and King what have you done?

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“Both Blodgett and Erickson face fines of up to $500,000 and life imprisonment, as these are not their first drug dealing offenses.” Or, one of Maine’s Soros funded Judges could. as usual, let them out with time served and a stern talking to…..

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