NH man sentenced in Massachusetts methamphetamine trafficking ring

BOSTON (WWLP) – A man from New Hampshire was sentenced to prison in connection with a large-scale methamphetamine trafficking ring operating between California and New England.

In October 2020, investigators identified Reshat Alkayisi as a large-scale methamphetamine trafficker in the Boston area, who distributed multi-pound quantities to customers throughout the New England area. Andre Watson, 47, of Nashua, N.H., was identified as one of Alkayisi’s methamphetamine distributors.

In May 2021, Alkayisi gave approximately four pounds of methamphetamine to Watson and nearly two months later, Watson was arrested and multiple weapons were seized from his vehicle, along with a loaded firearm from his residence.

During the investigation, over 160 pounds of pure methamphetamine, as well as an AK-47, a Glock with no serial number, two loaded Smith & Wesson handguns and over 4,200 rounds of ammunition were seized. An illegal marijuana grow operation with hundreds of marijuana plants was also dismantled.

Watson pleaded guilty to one count of a second superseding indictment charging him with conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine. He was sentenced on Tuesday to 12 years in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release.

Ten other defendants pleaded guilty to controlled substance offenses, firearm offenses, and money laundering offenses and are awaiting sentencing.

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