In Marlborough, a resident named Joseph Urbinstando has pleaded not guilty to allegations of dealing cocaine in multiple communities. The arrest took place at Urbinstando’s home on Briarwood Lane following an extensive investigation conducted jointly by local, state, and federal authorities.
Initiated in January by the Massachusetts State Police gang unit and the MetroWest Drug Task Force, the investigation targeted Urbinstando for his alleged involvement in cocaine trafficking within Marlborough and Worcester. This collaborative effort involved detectives from Framingham, Natick, Ashland, and Marlborough.
Tuesday’s arrest was the result of coordinated efforts between the drug task force, the gang unit, the Marlborough Police Department, Northborough Police Department, Worcester Police Department, and the federal Department of Homeland Security. Multiple search warrants were executed across Marlborough and Northborough.
During the searches, law enforcement seized a significant amount of contraband, including 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds) of cocaine and $200,000 in cash. According to estimates from the federal Department of Justice, the street value of a kilogram of cocaine is approximately $30,000.