New York Woman Indicted for Allegedly Smuggling Eight Kilograms of Cocaine from the Dominican Republic Hidden in Duty-Free Alcohol Boxes

BOSTON - A New York woman has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly smuggling more than eight kilograms of cocaine in duty-free alcohol boxes via a commercial flight from the Dominican Republic to Boston Logan International Airport.

Stacey Medina Guzman, 24, of Corona, N.Y., was charged with one count of importation of five kilograms or more of cocaine, one count of possession with the intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine and one count of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances. Medina Guzman appear in federal court in Boston at a later date.

According to court filings, on the evening of Feb. 4, 2026, Medina Guzman arrived at Boston Logan International Airport aboard a Jet Blue flight from Punta Cana. When encountered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the airport's Port of Entry for international flights, Medina Guzman was allegedly carrying a duty-free bag containing two boxes of Chivas Regal alcohol. A Border Patrol K-9 screening the duty-free bag alerted agents of the presence of narcotics.

A search of the bag allegedly revealed that the two boxes packaged as Chivas Regal alcohol had been resealed with glue. When cut open, the boxes allegedly contained 12 bricks of cocaine weighing approximately eight kilograms.

The charge of importation of five kilograms or more of cocaine provides for a sentence of at least 10 years and up to life in prison, five years of supervised release and a fine of up to $10 million. The charge of possession with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine provides for a sentence of at least 10 years and up to life in prison, five years of supervised release and a fine of up to $10 million. The charge of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances provides for a sentence of at least 10 years and up to life in prison, five years of supervised release and a fine of up to $10 million. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and statutes which govern the determination of a sentence in a criminal case.

United States Attorney Leah B. Foley and Michael J. Krol, Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations in New England made the announcement today. Valuable assistance was provided by the Massachusetts State Police. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Colin T. Missett and Lauren A. Graber of the Criminal Division 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.