Three indicted in connection with the seizure of approximately 99 kilos of cocaine in Massachusetts, New York, Puerto Rico

BOSTON – Three Massachusetts men have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston in Revere, Mass.; Colton, N.Y.; and San Juan, P.R.

According to a release from the Massachusetts Department of Justice, Joel Betances, 43, of Revere; Noel Betances, 42, of Chelsea; and Reylin Segura, 31, of Boston, were indicted on one count each of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances. Joel Betances and Noel Betances were also charged with possession with intent to distribute 5 kilograms or more of cocaine. Noel Betances was charged with distribution of 500 grams or more of cocaine. Segura was also charged with possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine. The defendants will be arraigned in federal court in Boston at a later date.

Noel Betances and Segura were previously arrested and charged by complaint in August 2025. Joel Betances was arrested in the Dominican Republic on Nov. 19, 2025…

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