A federal grand jury has indicted Stacey Medina Guzman, 24, of Corona, New York, on charges related to the alleged smuggling of more than eight kilograms of cocaine through Boston Logan International Airport. According to court documents, Medina Guzman is accused of transporting the drugs concealed in duty-free alcohol boxes during a commercial flight from Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, which arrived in Boston on February 4, 2026.
Upon her arrival at the airport’s Port of Entry for international flights, U.S. Customs and Border Protection encountered Medina Guzman carrying a duty-free bag with two boxes labeled as Chivas Regal alcohol. A Border Patrol K-9 alerted agents to the presence of narcotics in the bag. Authorities then searched the bag and reportedly discovered that both boxes had been resealed with glue and contained 12 bricks of cocaine weighing approximately eight kilograms.
Medina Guzman faces one count each of importation of five kilograms or more of cocaine, possession with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine, and conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances. Each charge carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison and could result in up to life imprisonment, along with five years of supervised release and fines up to $10 million. Sentencing will be determined by a federal district court judge according to U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and applicable statutes.
United States Attorney Leah B. Foley and Michael J. Krol, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations in New England, announced the indictment. The Massachusetts State Police provided assistance during the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Colin T. Missett and Lauren A. Graber are prosecuting the case.
“The details contained in the charging documents are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law,” officials stated.