United States Drug Enforcement Administration

TAMPA, Fla. – A federal grand jury today returned an indictment charging Damian Sierra, 41, of Port St. Lucie, with possessing 500 grams or more of cocaine with the intent to distribute. If convicted, Sierra faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 5 years, up to 40 years, in federal prison. 

According to the indictment, on Feb. 21, 2019, Sierra possessed 500 grams or more of cocaine with an intent to distribute it.

This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration Tampa District Office and the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. It will be prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida.

More information about this case can be found at the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida website or https://ecf.flmd.uscourts.gov.

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