Three Owners of La Tienda Guatemala Charged with Racketeering, Money Laundering, and Drug Distribution
Three owners of La Tienda Guatemala convenience stores, located in Apopka and Ocoee, are facing felony charges for racketeering, money laundering, and illegal drug distribution.
Orlando Daytona Beach Melbourne, FL, July 21, 2026 —
Three individuals who own La Tienda Guatemala convenience stores in Apopka and Ocoee have been indicted on felony charges. The charges include racketeering, money laundering, and illegal drug distribution.
The owners, whose names were not provided in the available information, are accused of operating a criminal enterprise through their multiple store locations. The specific details regarding the timeline of the alleged activities and the scope of the operations were not immediately available.
Authorities have not released further information regarding the investigation or the exact nature of the illegal drug distribution. Similarly, the specific methods used for money laundering and the extent of the racketeering activities remain details that have not been disclosed.
The locations of the implicated stores are in Apopka and Ocoee, two cities within the Central Florida region. Investigations into the businesses and their owners are ongoing, with legal proceedings expected to follow the indictments.
Further updates are anticipated as the legal process unfolds and more information becomes publicly available from law enforcement agencies or court documents.
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