$7m worth of cocaine seized in semi that originated from Joplin

Two men face multiple charges and possible deportation after $7 million worth of cocaine was found in their semi that originated from Joplin.

On Saturday an Indiana State Police Trooper stopped a blue International semi tractor-trailer on I-70 at the 41 mile-marker eastbound, for a routine DOT compliance inspection. During conversations with the driver, criminal indicators were observed and a positive alert from an Indiana State Police K-9 led to a probable cause search.

During the search, the trooper found 309 pounds of cocaine in the sleeper berth of the truck.

The two occupants were taken into custody without incident and transported to the Putnam County Jail. Both are being charged with dealing narcotics, a Level 2 Felony, and ICE deportation holds were placed on each of them.

The semi tractor-trailer was enroute from Joplin, Missouri, to Richmond, Indiana.

Indiana State Police Superintendent Anthony Scott emphasized the importance of the Indiana State Police’s commitment to full-time interdiction patrols, which work to keep illegal drugs off the road and out of our communities. This investigation and seizure was conducted by a full-time interdiction trooper from the Drug Enforcement Section.

The estimated street value of the cocaine is seven million dollars.

Arrested and Charges:

•Gurpreet Singh, age 25, Fresno, CA

Dealing Narcotics, Level 2 Felony

•Jasveer Singh, age 30, Santa Clara, CA

Dealing Narcotics, Level 2 Felony

All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.