Crime & Safety

Nashua Drug Sweeps: 51 Arrested In 2017 So Far

Nashua police have arrested more than 50 suspects in nine drug sweeps so far in 2017.

NASHUA, NH — Nashua police have conducted nine drug sweeps so far this year, resulting in a total of 51 arrests. Most of the sweeps were conducted under the "Granite Hammer," a collaboration between New Hampshire police agencies and the FBI targeting drug distribution, especially involving heroin.

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Photo: Top row, left to right: Danny Sun, George Cruz, Joshua Carter and Shawn St. Laurent. Bottom, left to right: Samuel Bergholm, Christopher Mulhare, Katlyn Saucier and Andrew Larose. They were arrested in the latest "Granite Hammer" drug sweep April 6, 2017. (Credit: Nashua Police Department)

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