Indiana State Police arrested two men Saturday after seizing an estimated $7 million worth of cocaine during a traffic stop and inspection of a semi truck traveling along Interstate 70, authorities announced, as reported by The Center Square.
The seizure occurred during a routine Department of Transportation compliance inspection conducted on Saturday afternoon.
According to state police, troopers discovered approximately 309 pounds of cocaine concealed inside the truck’s sleeping area.
An estimated 7 million dollars in cocaine uncovered in a semi driving through Putnam County Saturday.
Indiana State Police say a trooper pulled over a blue International semi tractor-trailer on I-70 at the 41 mile-marker for a routine DOT compliance inspection.
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Indiana State Police said the truck was traveling from Joplin, Missouri, to Richmond, Indiana, when it was stopped for inspection.
During the process, a state trooper observed what authorities described as criminal indicators, prompting the use of a K-9 unit. That led to a probable cause search of the vehicle, where the narcotics were discovered.
Both men inside the truck were taken into custody. Police identified the suspects as Gurpreet Singh, 25, and Jasveer Singh, 30, both residents of California. Each has been charged with felony drug dealing.
Mike Braun praised the operation and emphasized the state’s stance on narcotics trafficking.
“Indiana has zero tolerance for drug traffickers,” Braun said.
“Through coordinated efforts with federal and local partners, the Indiana State Police are proactively stopping dangerous drugs from entering our communities and harming Hoosier families.”
In addition to the state charges, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement placed immigration detainers on both suspects.
The detainers request that local authorities hold the men for up to 48 hours after their scheduled release so they can be transferred into federal immigration custody.
The suspects were booked into the Putnam County Jail, located west of Indianapolis.
Indiana State Police said the seizure is part of an ongoing, coordinated effort to disrupt major drug trafficking operations moving narcotics through the Midwest.
Interstate corridors such as I-70 are frequently used by traffickers to transport drugs across state lines.
“Through the efforts of the Indiana State Police and their partners, positive results are occurring through significant seizures and dismantling large-scale drug organizations,” the agency said in a statement.
Authorities did not release additional details about the intended destination of the cocaine beyond the truck’s listed route, nor did they say whether additional suspects are being sought. The investigation remains ongoing.
State police officials said the volume of drugs seized highlights the continued role of commercial vehicle inspections in intercepting narcotics before they reach communities.
The estimated street value of the cocaine was placed at approximately $7 million.
No injuries were reported during the stop or arrest. Further court proceedings for the two suspects are expected in Putnam County.
