DEA Leads Franklin Drug Investigations with Assistance from Franklin Police — 27 Arrests Made
Franklin, NH – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), with the assistance of the Franklin Police Department, has concluded a three-month investigation into drug trafficking in the City of Franklin. The coordinated operation took place over two days and resulted in 27 arrests, multiple search warrants, and significant seizures over the course of 2 days.
- Day 1 – August 26: Agents along with Franklin officers executed three search warrants, arrested 17 individuals, and seized approximately $100,000 in cash, a firearm, and a quantity of illegal narcotics.
- Day 2 – August 27: Enforcement actions continued with additional 10 arrests and the clearing of a homeless encampment that had been involved in ongoing drug distribution.
The investigation began after the DEA, working closely with Franklin Police, developed intelligence on a drug trafficking network operating in the city. Over the course of two months, DEA agents—supported by Franklin detectives—conducted surveillance, gathered evidence, and built cases that culminated in this week’s coordinated enforcement actions.
“The DEA took the lead on this case, and we are proud to have supported their efforts,” said Chief Dan Poirier, Chief of the Franklin Police Department. “By working together, we were able to remove a significant drug trafficking operation from our community.”
“The Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico has a strong hold on drug distribution in New England and this week’s enforcement action attacked their street level distribution network,” said DEA Special Agent in Charge, Jarod Forget, New England Field Division. “This case is an excellent example of how federal leadership and local cooperation can come together to protect communities like Franklin from the dangers of drug trafficking.”
Also participating in the two day round up were members of the NHSP, Merrimack County Sheriff’s Office, Alexandria Police Department, Andover Police Department, Northfield, Police Department, Salem PD K-9 unit, and Bristol Police Department.
Some arrests were directly tied to drug trafficking, while others were unrelated but still part of the operation.
Names and charges are not being released at this time.
