United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announced the return of an indictment charging Carlos Antonio Leon (29, Plant City) and Luis Fernando Aguirre-Marin (29, Mexico) with drug trafficking conspiracy, possession with intent to distribute more than 500 grams of a mixture and substance containing methamphetamine, and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense. If convicted on all counts, Leon and Aguirre Marin each face a minimum of 15 years, up to life, in federal prison. The indictment also notifies Leon and Aguirre-Marin that the United States intends to forfeit the firearm and ammunition alleged to be involved in, or used to facilitate, the offense.
According to the indictment, beginning not later than March 2025, Leon and Aguirre-Marin conspired to possess, with intent to distribute, 500 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing methamphetamine. The indictment specifically alleges that, on March 21, they possessed, with intent to distribute, 500 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing methamphetamine. Further, it is alleged that they possessed a firearm in furtherance of those offenses.
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 Plant City Police Department, the Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the Florida Highway Patrol. It will be prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Adam W. McCall.