LAND O' LAKES -- Federal agents say they've broken up a drug ring that was selling cocaine and methamphetamines in the Tampa Bay area for as much as ten years.
Thirteen people in Florida and Puerto Rico are facing charges in an operation that ended with raids in Pasco County last week, and 12 are under arrest.
Federal prosecutors say seven of the 13 suspects are related, including the mothers of the two alleged ringleaders.
The FBI says law enforcement discovered the operation when postal authorities intercepted a package of cocaine mailed from Puerto Rico two years ago. Agents conducted a raid at a house off State Road 52 in Hudson, as well as at least one other location. While it may not be a huge bust compared to some others, FBI Special Agent in Charge David Walker says the shutdown of this operation brings significant impact on surrounding communities.
The chart of suspects and charges below is provided by the U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida.
Defendant
Charges
Maximum Penalty
Daniel Carrillo
(35, Weeki Wachee)
1 Count - Conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and 500 grams or more of cocaine
3 Counts -Distribution of cocaine
Life in prison
(Mandatory Minimum of 10 years)
Yoned Onil Santana Vazquez
(18, Hudson)
1 Count - Conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine
1 Count - Distribution of cocaine
40 years
(Mandatory Minimum of
5 years)
Georgelys Natal Vazquez
(27, Hudson)
1 Count - Conspiracy to distribute cocaine
1 Count - Distribution of cocaine
20 years
Lucy Carrillo Gonzalez
(60, Port Richey)
1 Count - Conspiracy to distribute cocaine
1 Count - Distribution of cocaine
20 years
Jacqueline Navarro
(53, Port Richey)
1 County - Conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and 500 grams or more of cocaine
5 Counts - Distribution of cocaine
1 Count - Possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine
Life in prison
(Mandatory Minimum of 10 years)
Betsy Luz Trinidad
(32, Weeki Wachee)
1 Count - Conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and 500 grams or more of cocaine
4 Counts - Distribution of cocaine
Life in Prison
(Mandatory Minimum of 10 years)
Rolando Alvarez Canete
(40, Holiday)
1 Count - Conspiracy to distribute cocaine
1 Count - Distribution of cocaine
20 years in prison
Kevin Valdez
(33, Port Richey)
1 Count - Conspiracy to distribute cocaine
20 years in prison
Victor Hernandez Jr
(24, Port Richey)
1 Count - Conspiracy to distribute cocaine
20 years in prison
John Patrick Barrett
(57, Port Richey)
1 Count - Conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine
1 Count - Possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine
Life in prison
(Mandatory Minimum of 10 years)
Jennifer Hanna
(51, Hudson)
1 Count - Conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine
1 Count - Possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine
2 Counts - Distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine
Life in prison
(Mandatory Minimum of 10 years)
Johan Eloy Del Valle Carrillo
(41, Puerto Rico)
1 Count - Conspiracy to distribute cocaine
1 Count - Attempted distribution of cocaine
20 years in prison
James Perry Oneal
(29, Clearwater)
1 Count – Conspiracy to distribute cocaine
1 Count – Possession with intent to distribute of cocaine
20 years in prison
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