Concord man pleads guilty to drug trafficking, gun charges

Staff reports 5:52 a.m.


Concord man pleads guilty to drug trafficking, gun charges

CONCORD - A Concord man pleaded guilty on Monday in connection with drug distribution and the illegal possession of a firearm.

Wayne Smith, 49, pleaded guilty to distribution of methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine and fentanyl with the intent to distribute, possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, and possession of a firearm and ammunition by a prohibited person.

In August 2023, the New Hampshire State Police received information regarding methamphetamine sales in the Concord area, according to a release from the U.S. Attorneys Office sent on Monday. An investigation led to the defendant's indictment on federal charges on May 8.

Sentencing is set for March 10.