Man sentenced to 10 years

Christian Carrasquillo from Hialeah was sentenced to 10 years in prison for cocaine trafficking after pleading guilty in Charlotte County. His sentence includes an additional 10 years of probation and a $50,000 fine. Carrasquillo's arrest occurred on March 21, 2023, when a state trooper pulled him over for speeding on I-75, discovering that he had a suspended driver's license and an outstanding warrant. During a subsequent search prompted by a K9 unit, officers found cocaine in his vehicle along with drug paraphernalia. This case highlights ongoing law enforcement efforts to combat drug trafficking, as seen in other recent cases across the U.S. and abroad, where significant sentences have been issued for drug-related offenses.