On Thursday, June 26, 2025, members of the FBI Metro Boston Gang Task Force (MBGTF), in collaboration with the Boston Police Special Investigation Unit (SIU), arrested 56-year-old Ryan Robinson of Dorchester following the execution of a search warrant at his residence located at 323 Seaver Street in Dorchester.
As part of an extensive investigation, detectives obtained a search warrant from Dorchester District Court for an apartment at that address belonging to Robinson, who was the target of the investigation.
At approximately 9:09 AM, investigators conducting surveillance observed Robinson exit the building and walk toward a nearby vehicle. Officers approached, identified themselves, and detained Robinson. His cellphone, wallet, and a set of keys were seized before detectives entered the apartment to execute the warrant.
Using Robinson’s keys, members of the FBI MBGTF announced their presence and entered the target apartment. Upon entry, investigators encountered one male inside the unit, as well as a male and female in the adjacent hallway. The male inside the apartment was removed without incident, and the residence was secured for a safe search.
At the conclusion of the search, the following items were recovered from Robinson’s bedroom:
- One plastic bag containing approximately 515 grams of cocaine
- One plastic bag containing approximately 61 grams of crack cocaine
- One plastic bag containing 14 smaller bags totaling approximately 412 grams of crack cocaine
- One plastic bag containing powder cocaine
- Three plastic bags containing fentanyl
- One plastic bag containing loose fentanyl
- One black and silver loaded firearm (6 rounds)
- Two black magazines (6-round capacity)
- Twelve unspent Maxxtech .380 caliber rounds
- One clear plastic bag containing 84 multicolored unknown pills
- One black pepper gun with OC cartridges
- An undisclosed amount of U.S. currency
In addition to the seized evidence, investigators observed multiple cutting agents and tools, a digital scale, and a blender in the kitchen. A glass container and glass bowl, both containing what appeared to be cocaine residue, were also located. These items are commonly used in the production of crack cocaine.
Ryan Robinson was arrested and is expected to be arraigned in Dorchester District Court on the following charges:
- Trafficking Class B (200 grams or more)
- Possession with Intent to Distribute Class A (Fentanyl)
- Unlawful Possession of a Firearm
- Possession of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony
- Unlawful Possession of Ammunition