Two Massachusetts men face charges after a traffic stop on I-95 in Portsmouth uncovered a stash of narcotics and a tampered firearm, as reported by the New Hampshire State Police. On Monday evening, a speeding vehicle enticed police attention; a subsequent search unearthed around 350 grams of fentanyl, 75 grams of cocaine, and a firearm with a defaced serial number.
Frandy Arias Zapata, 23, and Eduardo Garcia, 24, from Methuen, were arrested by troopers from the New Hampshire State Police Narcotics Investigations Unit and face charges of possession with intent to distribute. According to the official State Police announcement, additional charges may soon follow. The pair were released on personal recognizance bail and are scheduled for arraignment in Portsmouth District Court on March 24.
State Police urge anyone with information on the investigation to contact Lt. Shane W. Larkin of the Narcotics Investigations Unit at (603) 234-0707 or submit anonymous tips via email at [email protected]. Tips could strengthen the case or help curb the spread of dangerous drugs fueling the national crisis.
