Federal Raid at Massachusetts State Office – The Lamar Cook Case

Federal agents from ICE and the DEA executed a dramatic raid at a Massachusetts state government office tied to Governor Maura Healey’s administration. The investigation led to the arrest of Lamar Cook, deputy director of the Governor’s Western Massachusetts office, on major drug trafficking and firearms charges.
Authorities say Cook coordinated multi-kilogram cocaine shipments delivered directly to a state office building in Springfield — using his government position to bypass scrutiny. Court documents and encrypted records reveal a year-long trafficking operation with signs of organized crime or cartel involvement.
This video breaks down what happened, how Cook used his state access, and what investigators are uncovering about one of the most serious breaches of public trust in Massachusetts history.
📍 Topics covered:
• DEA and ICE coordinated raid
• Cocaine seizures exceeding $100,000 in street value
• Potential organized crime and cartel ties
• Security and oversight failures in the Governor’s regional office
• Ongoing federal investigation and state response
🔎 Sources: Fox4News, CBS News, Yahoo, Boston Globe, WGBH, WAMC, NY Post, The Hill