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Laconia police end 11-month illegal firearms and narcotics probe; two arrested, residence condemned

5792863 · August 21, 2025
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The Laconia Police Department concluded an 11-month investigation into illegal firearms and narcotics trafficking at 24 Beaman Street, resulting in two arrests and the condemnation of the residence by city code and the fire department.

LACONIA, N.H. — The Laconia Police Department said it concluded an 11-month investigation into illegal firearms and narcotics trafficking at 24 Beaman Street, resulting in two people being taken into custody and the property being condemned for safety violations.

Chief Steve Canfield, speaking at the Laconia Police Commission meeting on Aug. 20, said the operation culminated in early-morning search and arrest warrants executed Wednesday with assistance from two separate SWAT teams. "We conducted the search and arrest warrants yesterday morning early yesterday morning, with the assistance of…

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