12-05-2025
Hampden District Attorney's Office announces new technology to combat drug trafficking
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Hampden District Attorney's Office announced new tools and technology in connection with their National Guard partnership to combat drug trafficking in the region.
In a news release sent to 22News from the Hampden District Attorney's Office, the announcement is regarding their partnership with the National Guard and the military's donation to help combat illicit narcotic trafficking by targeting Transnational Criminal Organizations and other Drug Trafficking Organizations and violent gangs.
The announcement at Tower Square on Main Street in Springfield highlighted the collaboration of the District Attorney's Office with the Massachusetts National Guard, the New England High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (NEHIDTA), and the Massachusetts State Police.
Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni was be joined by Adjutant General of the Massachusetts National Guard Major General Gary Keefe, New England High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Director Jay Fallon, and Massachusetts State Police Superintendent Colonel Geoffrey Noble. Those also who joined the news conference are the following:
Massachusetts National Guard:
COL Bryan Pillai, Counterdrug Program Coordinator
CSM Peter Pouliot, Counterdrug Advisory Council, Senior Enlisted Advisor
CSM Daniel Doherty, MA Counterdrug Program, Senior Enlisted Advisor
NEHIDTA:
Assistant Director Dave Kelly
Massachusetts State Police:
Lt Col Mark Cyr, Deputy Superintendent
Lt Col Marc Lavoie, Commander, Division of Homeland Security
Lt Col Daniel Tucker, Commander, Division of Investigative Services
Lt Col Brendan Sugrue, Commander, Division of Field Services
Hampden SPDU DLT Liam Jones
A Chicopee man was charged last week with trafficking cocaine after a traffic stop revealed drugs hidden in different compartments throughout the vehicle. Last month, the Springfield Police Department made an arrest in connection with trafficking heroin on St. James Circle after thousands of bags were recovered.
Two arrested, thousands of bags of heroin seized in Springfield
The National Guard is a state-based military force and serves federal roles for the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force when activated. The Massachusetts National Guard is led by Major General Gary Keefe, headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base. The Massachusetts National Guard Counterdrug Program provides multi-year support to the District Attorney's Drug Task Forces, Massachusetts State Police narcotics units, and NEHIDTA initiatives throughout the region.
22News is covering this story and will update as soon as additional information is released preceding the news conference.
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