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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.
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Traffic stop leads to seizure of $3.8M in cocaine

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Indiana State Police say a Sunday traffic stop on Interstate 70 in Putnam County resulted in the seizure of 77 pounds (126 kilograms) of cocaine.

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