At about 12:15 PM on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, officers assigned to the Citywide Drug Control Unit arrested two males as part of an ongoing investigation in the area of Massachusetts Ave and Albany Street in the South End.

As part of the continued efforts to reduce drugs on the streets of Boston, officers arrested Jhonny Gonzalez, 33-years-old, of Boston and Josue Cotto, 39-years-old, of Boston. Gonzalez is charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Class A Drugs, Distribution of Class A Drugs, and Conspiracy to Violate Drug Laws. Cotto is charged with Distribution of Class A Drugs and Conspiracy to Violate Drug Laws.

Further investigation revealed Gonzalez to have multiple warrants for charges including Trafficking 200 Grams of Class A Drugs, Trafficking Cocaine, and Distribution of Class A Drugs.

Both suspects are expected to be arraigned in Boston Municipal Court.