United States Drug Enforcement Administration

ORLANDO, Fla. - Sebastian Denton Zayas, age 30, of Orlando was sentenced to 10 years and 10 months in federal prison for possession with the intent to distribute cocaine. Denton pleaded guilty on July 22, 2019.

According to court documents and statements made during today’s sentencing hearing, in May 2019, Denton possessed with the intent to distribute approximately 170 kilograms of cocaine, which was delivered to him by mail. In addition, in June 2019, Denton received another mail delivery of three packages that contained approximately 190 kilograms of cocaine. 

This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Drug Enforcement Administration Orlando District Office. It was prosecuted by the United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida. 

More information about this case can be found at https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov or https://ecf.flmd.uscourts.gov