WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Two brothers who were originally stopped by Woodbridge Police were convicted for conspiring to distribute and possess 49 kilograms of cocaine, said U.S. Attorney Robert Frazer.
Nelson Santos Munoz, 33, and Amauris Santos Munoz, 34, of Miami, Florida (together, the Santos brothers), were each convicted on Sept. 21 of one count one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine and one count of possession with intent to distribute cocaine.
Each count carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum potential penalty of life imprisonment, and a maximum fine of $10 million. Sentencing is scheduled for February 4, 2027.
The Santos brothers were convicted following an eight-day jury trial before U.S. District Judge Zahid Quraishi in Trenton federal court.
On January 26, 2023, law enforcement stopped a vehicle in Woodbridge with three individuals, including the Santos brothers. During a search of the vehicle, law enforcement discovered approximately 49 kilograms of cocaine, individually wrapped in packages with cellophane/plastic wrap and coffee grounds between the layers, in three suitcases and a backpack. A review of cell phone communications revealed that the Santos brothers traveled to the Dominican Republic and conspired to purchase cocaine and transport it to the United States for distribution.
After importing the cocaine into the United States, the Santos brothers traveled from Florida to New Jersey with the intent to distribute the cocaine.
Here is the indictment against the two Santos brothers:
SantosMunoz.SupersedingIndictment.pdf
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