Man Arrested for Cocaine Trafficking

A Nashua man was arrested Oct. 25 by Nashua Police at his residence following a months-long investigation into cocaine trafficking in the city.

Michael Lawruk, 53, of 16 Railroad Square, was arrested at about 5:15 a.m. and charged with four counts of Unlawful Sale of a Narcotic Drug, Cocaine, Second Offense, Felony.

Members of the Narcotics Intelligence Division conducted this investigation over several months and determined that Lawruk had been selling quantities of cocaine within the city. It was determined through Lawruk's criminal history that he had been previously convicted of Possession of a Controlled Drug with Intent to Sell and Sale of a Controlled Drug in New Hampshire in 2003. Lawruk will face an enhanced penalty for these second offense charges.

Each felony is punishable by a term of imprisonment, exclusive of fines. Lawruk is being held on $60,000 pending his arraignment in Nashua District Court.

Citizens are urged to call the Narcotics Hotline at 594-3597 or use the Nashua Police Department’s website Nashuapd.com. with any information concerning illegal drug activity.