Crime & Safety
Nashua Couple Hid Cocaine in Body Cavities During Drug Raid: Police
Police said this Nashua couple stuffed cocaine in their body cavities during a drug raid.
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NASHUA, NH — Nashua police arrested two people and seized cocaine, oxycodone, and other drugs in a recent raid of a West Hollis Street apartment.
Avery Morrow, 21, and Miguel Perez, 35, of 161 West Hollis St., Apt. B, were arrested Friday. Police said they found several bags of cocaine hidden in the suspects' body cavities.
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Nashua and Hudson police raided the apartment after obtaining a search warrant. Police said it was the result of an investigation into cocaine and heroin distribution in the city.
Eighteen grams of cocaine, "numerous" prescription pills, and over $5,000 in cash was found at the apartment, police said.
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Police said the couple has a history of drug arrests. They were held on $100,000 bail each pending an arraignment.
"Nashua citizens are urged to call the narcotics otline at 603-594-3597 or utilize the Nashua Police Department’s website (nashuapd.com) with any information concerning illegal drug activity," police said in a statement.
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