East Boston Man Arrested in $1M Fentanyl, Cocaine Bust

Authorities seized drugs, gun, and cash in collaboration with US Postal Inspection Service

Feb. 5, 2026 at 5:55pm

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Police in Boston have arrested a man and seized over $1 million worth of fentanyl and cocaine that were allegedly shipped from Puerto Rico. The investigation, conducted with the US Postal Inspection Service, led to the execution of search warrants where the drugs, a firearm, and cash were recovered.

Why it matters

The bust highlights the ongoing challenge of intercepting illicit drugs shipped through the mail, as well as the severity of the opioid crisis in the Boston area. Authorities are focused on disrupting major drug trafficking operations to curb the flow of dangerous substances into local communities.

The details

According to police, officers executed search warrants in East Boston and seized approximately 3.5 kilograms of fentanyl, 2.5 kilograms of cocaine, a 9mm semi-automatic firearm, a large-capacity magazine, ammunition, digital scales, packaging materials, cell phones, and US currency. A second person was summonsed to court on a drug trafficking charge but not arrested due to a medical issue.

  • On Tuesday, officers executed the search warrants in East Boston.

The players

Perdomo-Santana

The man arrested in the drug bust.

United States Postal Inspection Service

The federal law enforcement agency that collaborated with local police on the investigation.

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What’s next

Perdomo-Santana will face charges related to the drug trafficking operation. Authorities continue to investigate the source of the drugs and any additional suspects.

The takeaway

This bust demonstrates the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to disrupt the flow of dangerous drugs like fentanyl into local communities, even as traffickers seek new methods to evade detection, such as using the postal system.