A man formerly residing in Massachusetts has pleaded guilty in federal court to drug trafficking charges related to fentanyl and methamphetamine distribution in the New Hampshire seacoast region, according to U.S. Attorney Erin Creegan.
Jose Luis Guerrero Nunez admitted guilt to one count of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances. Court records indicate that Guerrero Nunez was a leader within a Methuen-based drug trafficking group linked to a Dominican organization. He coordinated large-scale sales of methamphetamine and fentanyl in the area, including arranging controlled purchases with undercover law enforcement officers between late 2023 and early 2024. Undercover recordings also captured him discussing plans for future larger distributions.
Charges remain pending against one alleged co-conspirator, Juan Carlos De Los Santos Romero. Three other individuals involved—Carlos Alejandro Chevalier Santos, Eddy Mendez Carmona, and Luis Guerrero Cabral—have already pleaded guilty and received sentences from the court.
The Drug Enforcement Administration led the investigation, with support from local police departments in Seabrook, Hampton, Portsmouth, Methuen, as well as the New Hampshire State Police. Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew Vicinanzo is prosecuting the case.
“This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime,” according to information provided by officials.
