Indiana State Police Intercept $9M Cocaine Shipment During I-70 Traffic Stop

Key Details Indiana State Police seized 392 pounds of cocaine valued at approximately $9 million from a semi truck on eastbound I-70 near Cloverdale on Monday, April 20, 2026. The interdiction occurred after a Criminal Interdiction Trooper stopped the vehicle for speeding at mile marker 37. Driver Harmandeep Singh, 27, of Bakersfield, California, was taken into custody and booked into Putnam County Jail on preliminary drug charges. Why It Matters The trooper observed multiple criminal indicators during the traffic stop that suggested the driver was operating below industry standards. After receiving consent to search, officers discovered several duffle bags and cardboard boxes containing the suspected cocaine in the trailer's rear section. This seizure represents a significant disruption to the drug supply chain. Larger Implications Indiana State Police Drug Enforcement Section continues prioritizing drug interdiction along major thoroughfares as part of Governor Braun's public safety initiative. The state's expanded Interdiction Unit focuses specifically on preventing illegal drugs from entering Indiana communities. The Putnam County Prosecutor will determine final charges against Singh as the investigation continues.