Boston Man Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Dorchester

Police recover over 500 grams of fentanyl and $15,000 in cash during search warrant execution

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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A 51-year-old Boston man named Armando Travieso was arrested on Wednesday and charged with drug trafficking offenses after police executed a search warrant at a residence in Dorchester and recovered over 500 grams of fentanyl, 78 grams of cocaine, and $15,582 in cash.

Why it matters

Drug trafficking and the opioid crisis continue to be major public health and public safety issues in the Boston area, with fentanyl being an especially dangerous and deadly synthetic opioid. This arrest is part of ongoing efforts by law enforcement to target drug dealers and disrupt the supply of illegal narcotics in the community.

The details

Acting on an ongoing drug investigation, police executed a search warrant at a residence on Intervale Street in Dorchester. During the search, they recovered approximately 539 grams of fentanyl, 78 grams of cocaine, and $15,582 in U.S. currency. Armando Travieso, a 51-year-old Boston resident, was arrested and is expected to be arraigned on charges of fentanyl trafficking, cocaine trafficking, and possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine.

  • The search warrant was executed on Wednesday, February 21, 2026.

The players

Armando Travieso

A 51-year-old Boston resident who was arrested and charged with drug trafficking offenses.

Citywide and B-2 Roxbury Drug Control Units

The police units that executed the search warrant and made the arrest.

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What’s next

Travieso is expected to be arraigned in Roxbury District Court on the drug trafficking charges.

The takeaway

This arrest demonstrates the ongoing efforts by Boston-area law enforcement to combat the opioid crisis and disrupt the supply of dangerous drugs like fentanyl in the community.