United States of America v. Shariff Britton

Concord, NH - The United States of America charged Shariff Britton with Drug Trafficking cocaine.



Shariff Britton, 36, of Jersey City, New Jersey, was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for possessing over 500 grams of cocaine with intent to distribute.



According to court documents and statements made in court, on February 15, 2018, a New Hampshire State Police trooper patrolling I-95 stopped Britton for driving violations. During a later consensual search, the trooper located a backpack containing 1015 grams of cocaine. Britton was placed under arrest. After his arrest, Britton admitted that he was transporting the cocaine from New Jersey to Maine.



Britton previously pleaded guilty on September 5, 2019.



“Interstate drug traffickers are causing substantial damage to communities throughout Northern New England,” said U.S. Attorney Murray. “Thanks to good police work, this drug trafficker is behind bars. This five-year prison term should serve as a warning to those who seek to profit from this dangerous trade. We will continue to work closely with our partners at New Hampshire State Police to identify and prosecute the drug traffickers who are bringing dangerous drugs into New Hampshire and Maine.”



This matter was investigated by the New Hampshire State Police.

Charge:

21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) & (b)(1)(B)(ii)(II) Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance

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Committed to the Bureau of Prisons to a term of 60 months with recommendation; Remanded to US Marshal custody; 4 years Supervised Release with Mandatory, Standard and Special Conditions; $100 Special Assessment due immediately; Fine waived due to inability to pay.