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Indiana Man Busted with $3.8 Million Worth of Cocaine During Traffic Stop in Putnam County
Police found 277 pounds of cocaine worth $3.8 million in a commercial vehicle after a traffic inspection, Indiana State Police said.
On Sunday, Indiana State Police seized 277 pounds of cocaine worth an estimated $3.8 million during a commercial vehicle traffic stop on I-70 in Putnam County.
Troopers stopped Harpreet Singh of Greenwood, Indiana, during a commercial inspection; Singh claimed he was hauling an empty trailer from Memphis, Tennessee, to Indianapolis.
Police impounded the vehicle after observing it was "operating below industry standards," then discovered at least five duffel bags containing the narcotics inside the trailer.
Authorities took Singh into custody and transported him to the Putnam County Jail, though police have not yet specified formal charges against him.
Officials have not announced when Singh will appear in court or face formal charges as the investigation remains active as of Monday, September 7, 2026.