Concord Ledger

A Lawrence, Massachusetts man has been sentenced to 42 months in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine into New Hampshire, according to U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young.

Narquin Sanchez-Unbes, 24, received the sentence from U.S. District Court Chief Judge Landya B. McCafferty. In addition to the prison term, he will serve one year of supervised release. Sanchez-Unbes had pleaded guilty on June 6, 2024, to one count of distribution of a controlled substance, specifically methamphetamine.

“The defendant used a ride-share to transport an enormous quantity of methamphetamine into the state,” said U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young. “The sentence imposed today holds the defendant accountable for his brazen criminal conduct. The District of New Hampshire will continue to identify those who intend to traffic controlled substances to our state, investigate them, and prosecute them to the fullest extent of the law.”

“DEA stands committed to keeping highly addictive drugs like methamphetamine off the streets of New Hampshire,” said Acting DEA Special Agent in Charge Stephen Belleau of the Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Field Division. “Today’s sentence not only holds Mr. Sanchez-Unbes accountable for his crimes but serves as a warning to those traffickers who are contributing to the drug crisis in America. This investigation demonstrates the strength of collaborative law enforcement efforts and our strong partnership with the U.S. Attorney’s Office.”

The case stemmed from an undercover operation on July 10, 2023, when an agent attempted to purchase 25 pounds of methamphetamine from a suspected drug broker at $2200 per pound and an additional $3000 delivery fee—totaling $58,000 in cash. The delivery was made by Sanchez-Unbes via a ride-share service in Rochester where he was arrested while in possession of the drugs.

The Drug Enforcement Administration led the investigation that resulted in Sanchez-Unbes’ conviction with assistance from the New Hampshire State Police. Assistant United States Attorney Jeff Strelzin prosecuted the case.

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