Boston Based International Cocaine Ring Busted by Postal Inspectors with Help from Boston and State Police

Throughout the early morning of Thursday, May 27th, the Boston Police, Massachusetts State Police, United States Postal Inspectors and other local Law Enforcement Agencies carried out 9 arrest warrants and 12 search warrants linked to the the trafficking of massive amounts of cocaine by way of the United States Postal Service across. The criminal organization responsible for the trafficking came onto the federal radar after authorities seized over 16 kilos of cocaine that were in USPS transit between the Dominican republic, Puerto Rico, and United States – specifically Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Due to the precise and careful investigation, as well as the flawless execution of the warrants, all subjects were taken into custody without incident.

The investigation included wire-taps, undercover agents, informants, and other investigatory tools before finally leading authorities to the sweep conducted today where they seized numerous firearms, at least 21 kilos of pure, uncut cocaine, professional fireworks, at least 30 high end handbags, multiple Rolexes and an excess of over $100,000 cash. The men arrested today are believed to be the ringleaders of this large scale drug organization that, on average, moved 10 to 20 kilos of uncut cocaine at a time.

The following men are charged as conspirators:

  • Patrick Joseph, 39, of Stoughton, Mass.;
  • Donald Cue, 36, of Randolph, Mass.;
  • Night Menard, 36, of Randolph, Mass.;
  • Christian Junior Alvarado-Deleon, 20, of Randolph, Mass.;
  • Oscar Nieves-Sosa, 20, a Dominican national residing in Hyde Park, Mass.;
  • Stiven Berrio Osorio, 21, a Colombian national residing in Chelsea, Mass.;
  • Robert Monteiro, 37, of Brockton, Mass.;
  • Patrick Snow, 43, of Harwich, Mass.; and
  • Felix Baez-Munoz, 31, of Methuen, Mass., who remains a fugitive at this time.

Earlier this evening, the U. S. Attorney’s Office for Massachusetts released the following statement:

We allege that the defendants received parcels sent via U.S. Mail from Puerto Rico and containing kilograms of cocaine — which we allege they then sold here in our communities. That’s illegal and dangerous, of course, and it is an affront to the hard-working public servants in the U.S. Postal Service,” said Acting United States Attorney Nathaniel R. Mendell. “The trafficking conspiracy was detected and dismantled thanks to effective investigative work by the people who protect our mail system and by local and state law enforcement. Those investigators remain on the lookout, and the public should know that people who misuse and abuse public services for criminal schemes can expect to face justice.”

“Today’s arrests are an example of our commitment and dedication to protect those we serve and to keep our communities safe from illegal drugs and those who seek to harm the public through their continued efforts to break the law,” said Joshua W. McCallister, Acting Inspector in Charge of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Boston Division. “These defendants allegedly used the mail to transport narcotics from Puerto Rico to Massachusetts and Rhode Island, introducing narcotics into the communities in which we all serve. This conduct will never be tolerated. Winning the battle against illicit drugs is a top priority for the Postal Service and the Inspection Service. Our objectives are to rid the mail of illicit drug trafficking and the associated violence, preserve the integrity of the mail, and, most importantly, provide a safe environment for postal employees and Postal Service customers — the American public.”

As alleged in the charging documents, since February 2020, law enforcement has been investigating a drug trafficking organization operated by Patrick Joseph. Based on a wiretap investigation, it is alleged that Joseph coordinated the transportation of 10-20 kilograms of cocaine at a time from the Dominican Republic to Puerto Rico, and eventually to Massachusetts and Rhode Island via the U.S. Postal Service. During this investigation, the cocaine seized by investigators was found concealed in two-kilogram quantities inside air fryers and locking cash boxes before being sent through the mail.

The multiple kilos of cocaine intercepted through the combined work of these partner agencies would have, had they reached the streets, “fueled despair and violence,” said Massachusetts State Police Colonel Christopher S. Mason. “The message to traffickers should be clear: the postal mail is not a safe route for you to distribute your poison and we will be as vigilant in interdicting that method of transport as we are with all other methods.”

“The Boston Police Department continues to work in partnership with our federal partners to prevent and reduce violence in our communities,” said Superintendent in Chief Gregory Long. “Today’s arrests and seizure of firearms and drugs is a testament to the strong working relationships that ultimately resulted in removing dangerous firearms and drugs off the street”.

The charge of Conspiracy to Distribute and to Possess with Intent to Distribute cocaine and cocaine base carries a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, three years and up to life of supervised release, and a fine of $1 million. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

Acting U.S. Attorney Mendell, USPIS Acting Inspector McCallister, MSP Colonel Mason and Superintendent in Chief Long made the announcement today. The Drug Enforcement Administration, New England Field Division and Homeland Security Investigations in Boston provided valuable assistance with the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Philip C. Cheng and James E. Arnold of Mendell’s Narcotics and Money Laundering Unit are prosecuting the case.

This case is part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) operation. OCDETF identifies, disrupts, and dismantles the highest-level criminal organizations that threaten the United States using a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multi-agency approach.


For the record, the following addresses where the 12 target locations of search warrants earlier this morning:

  • Target Location 1: 85 Murray Circle, Stoughton, Massachusetts (residence of Patrick Joseph)
  • Target Location 2: 1 Royal Crest Drive, Apartment 4C, Randolph, Massachusetts (residence of Night Menard);
  • Target Location 3: 100 Liberty Place, Apartment 23E, Randolph, Massachusetts (residence of Christian Junior Alvarado-Deleon)
  • Target Location 4: 100 Liberty Place, Apartment 13E, Randolph, Massachusetts (Believe to be a “stash house”);
  • Target Location 5: 22 Green Street, Right side, Randolph, Massachusetts (residence of Donald Cue);
  • Target Location 6: 100 Highland Street, Apartment 2, Brockton, Massachusetts (residence of subject known as “Augustin”);
  • Target Location 7: 33 Davison Street, Apartment 1F, Hyde Park, Massachusetts (residence of Oscar Nieves-Sosa);
  • Target Location 8: 1 Webster Avenue, Apartment 201, Chelsea, Massachusetts (residence of Stiven Berrio Osorio);
  • Target Location 9: 91 Highland Street, Apartment 1, Brockton, Massachusetts (residence of Robert Monteiro)
  • Target Location 10: 152 Spencer Street, Apartment 3, Dorchester, Massachusetts (residence of subject known as “Archie”);
  • Target Location 11: 32 Merrymount Avenue, Apartment 8, Quincy, Massachusetts (residence of subject known as “Hackett”);
  • Target Location 12: 79 Peckham Street, Apartment 3, Fall River, Massachusetts (residence of subject known as “Hopkins”);