Orlando Man Charged With Trafficking Over 20 Kilograms Of Cocaine

Orlando, Florida - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Tyrone Jose Beltran Lugo (27, Orlando) with possession with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine. If convicted, Beltran Lugo faces a maximum penalty of life in federal prison.

According to court documents, a federal search warrant was executed at a residence used by Beltran Lugo. At the residence, agents located over 20 kilograms of cocaine, approximately $96,000 in currency, nearly 85 grams of heroin, and two loaded handguns with extended magazines.

An indictment is merely a formal charge that a defendant has committed one or more violations of federal criminal law, and every defendant is presumed innocent unless, and until, proven guilty.

This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, with valuable assistance from the United States Postal Inspection Service and the Orange County Sherriff's Office. It will be prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Noah P. Dorman.