NH Meth Trafficker Pleads Guilty: Feds

CONCORD, NH — A New Hampshire woman this week admitted to to participating in a methamphetamine trafficking operation. Victoria Duford, 26, pleaded guilty to a drug charge in federal court in Concord Tuesday. She will be sentenced in October.

"From July 2016 through April 2017, Duford purchased large amounts of methamphetamine from her co-conspirator Katrina Jones," U.S. Attorney Scott Murray said in a statement. "In addition, on at least six occasions during the same time period, Duford received postal packages containing large quantities of methamphetamine on behalf of Jones at addresses in New Hampshire. Duford would bring the packages to Jones, who would often give Duford a portion of the methamphetamine as payment."

Jones also pleaded guilty to drug charges.

"While opioids have presented a serious threat to our state for some time, the distribution of methamphetamine is rapidly becoming a major concern," Murray said. "This dangerous drug can cause serious harm to those who use it, as well as to our communities. We will be vigilant and aggressive in our efforts to address the public safety issues presented by methamphetamine."

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