Cocaine, suboxone confiscated as contraband at two NH prisons

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Suboxone strips smuggled into prison by a visitor.

CONCORD, NH – Two incidents involving the confiscation of illegal drugs at state prisons are under investigation – the first incident involving a visitor to the NH Correctional Facility in Berlin and the second involving a parolee from the State Prison in Concord.

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Cocaine found inside the prison.

On Saturday November 18, 2017 Investigators at the Northern New Hampshire Correctional Facility intercepted 100 strips of Suboxone hidden in the sock of a female visitor who had intended to pass the contraband onto her husband in the visiting room. Criminal charges for Delivery of Articles and Acts Prohibited/ Possession of a Controlled Substance are pending.

On December 1, 2017, a search conducted by the Department’s Investigations Bureau and the canine team at the New Hampshire State Prison in Concord resulted in the confiscation of 4.6 grams of a white substance that is suspected to be cocaine. The suspect returned to the prison on November 30, 2017 for a technical parole violation. 

The suspect in that case faces felony charges of Delivery of Articles to Prisoners and Acts Prohibited/Possession of a Controlled Substance.

“The introduction of contraband, and especially drugs is a serious matter and we use all of the tools available to us to prevent their introduction into our correctional facilities, DOC Commissioner Helen E Hanks said. “Our work focuses on helping people with substance abuse issues, intercepting these drugs, helps us stay focused on recovery. “I commend the Investigations Team, the canine unit, and our dedicated corrections employees for their diligence and excellent work in this matter.”

Both incidents remain under investigation by the Department’s Investigations Bureau.

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