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Illinois State Police seized over $40 million worth of cocaine from a semi-trailer near the Iowa state line, arresting two Indian-origin Canadians.
The total approximate weight of the cocaine located was 1,146 pounds and has an approximate street value of more than $40 million dollars. (Source: X/@ILStatePolice)
New Delhi,UPDATED: Dec 1, 2024 20:50 IST
Two Indian-origin Canadian nationals were arrested after Illinois State Police seized over $40 million worth of cocaine from a semi-trailer truck near the Iowa state line on Friday, CBS reported.
The arrested individuals, identified as 27-year-old Vanshpreet Singh and 36-year-old Manpreet Singh, both residents of Ontario, Canada, face multiple felony charges. These include possession of cocaine, possession with intent to deliver cocaine, and cocaine trafficking.
The arrests followed a vehicle inspection conducted by a state trooper in Henry County.
Police said the inspection of the Volvo semi-trailer uncovered “numerous indicators of criminal activity.” A subsequent search revealed 1,146 pounds of cocaine, with an estimated street value exceeding $40 million.
“ISP’s coordinated focus on trafficking is helping keep dangerous drugs out of our communities,” Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly said in a statement.
Both Vanshpreet and Manpreet are being held at the Henry County Jail and are awaiting their first court appearance.
Published By:
Akhilesh Nagari
Published On:
Dec 1, 2024
