New Hampshire Department of Justice

08/22/2025 | Press release | Archived content

Recent Law Enforcement Activity in Manchester

Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella and Manchester Police Chief Peter A. Marr announce information regarding recent law enforcement activity in Manchester, New Hampshire.

On August 21, 2025, the Manchester Police executed search warrants at 1022 Hayward St. and 2985 Brown Ave. in Manchester. In the early morning hours of August 22, 2025, the police executed another search warrant at 25 Laval St. in Manchester. These searches were part of an ongoing investigation into illegal drug trafficking.

During these searches, officers recovered 9 handguns and 1 assault rifle, along with loose ammunition; approximately 40 pounds of marijuana; drug paraphernalia; and a large amount of cash.

Valuable assistance in executing these searches was provided by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration, the United States Postal Inspection Service, and the Massachusetts State Police.

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