Nashua Heroin Dealers Busted In Drug Sweep: Police

NASHUA, NH — Two Nashua heroin dealers were arrested in the latest "Granite Hammer" drug sweep, police announced Friday. Bruce Gauthier, 47, and Jason Pelletier, 22, were held on high bail.

Gauthier was charged with two counts of selling heroin and held on $20,000 bail. Jason Pelletier, 22, was charged with heroin possession with intent to sell. Pelletier was held on $25,000 bail.

The Granite Hammer program is a collaboration between New Hampshire police agencies and the FBI targeting drug trafficking, especially involving heroin.

Photo: Bruce Gauthier (left) and Jason Pelletier. (Credit: Nashua Police Department)