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Tampa, Florida – Maximo Espinosa, 44, of Kissimmee, has been indicted on federal charges for his involvement in a conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute large quantities of cocaine and fentanyl across the Middle District of Florida, particularly in Polk and Osceola Counties.

Key Points

• On three separate occasions in 2023 (November 9, December 5, and December 7), Espinosa and his associates distributed large amounts of cocaine and fentanyl.
• Espinosa was arrested on January 2, 2024, while attempting to distribute controlled substances. Law enforcement seized 10 kilograms of cocaine and 2 kilograms of fentanyl during the arrest.
• A subsequent search warrant executed at Espinosa's home uncovered an additional kilogram of cocaine, half a kilogram of fentanyl, two firearms, and several hundred pills.
• Espinosa, currently on federal supervised release for previous drug distribution offenses, now faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in federal prison plus additional penalties, if convicted.