The suspects were taken to Henry County Jail, where they await a pretrial release hearing
Two Indian-origin Canadians, Vanshpreet Singh (27) and Manpreet Singh (36), were apprehended by Illinois State Police (ISP) on December 2, 2024, for trafficking, possession, and intent to distribute cocaine, reported gujaratsamachar.com.
The seizure occurred during a routine commercial vehicle inspection on Interstate 80 eastbound in Henry County.
An ISP trooper inspecting a Volvo truck-tractor semi-trailer combination noticed suspicious indicators of criminal activity. A detailed search revealed a staggering 1,146 pounds of cocaine, valued at over ₹340 crore ($40 million) in street terms.
Homeland Security Investigations has been notified and is assisting with the ongoing investigation
“ISP’s coordinated efforts to combat trafficking are effectively keeping dangerous drugs off our streets,” remarked ISP Director Brendan Kelly. He highlighted the agency’s commitment to community safety through inspections, patrols, and targeted anti-violence initiatives.
Authorities have not released additional information as of now.
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