Two Indian nationals, Gurpreet Singh (25) and Jasveer Singh (30), were arrested in Indiana after U.S. authorities discovered 309 pounds (approximately 140 kilograms) of cocaine hidden in the sleeper berth of their semi-truck during a routine highway inspection over the weekend of January 3–4, 2026. The seizure, valued at an estimated $7 million on the street, was described by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as containing "enough cocaine to kill more than 113,000 Americans," highlighting the scale of the narcotics haul.

The discovery occurred when officers from the Indiana State Police and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) conducted a traffic stop and subsequent search of the commercial vehicle on an interstate highway. The cocaine was concealed in multiple packages within the truck’s sleeper compartment. Both drivers were taken into custody on the spot and face federal charges related to possession with intent to distribute cocaine, a Schedule II controlled substance.

According to DHS records, Gurpreet Singh entered the United States in 2017 and Jasveer Singh in 2023. The pair was operating the semi-truck as part of a commercial transport operation at the time of the bust. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities examining whether the drivers were aware of the illicit cargo or part of a larger smuggling network.

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The seizure underscores the continued efforts by U.S. federal agencies to interdict large-scale drug trafficking along major transportation corridors. Cocaine of this quantity typically originates from South American cartels and is moved northward through various smuggling routes before entering the U.S. interior via commercial vehicles. The dramatic estimate of potential fatalities—based on lethal dose calculations—serves to emphasize the public health threat posed by such shipments.

Both suspects remain in federal custody pending arraignment and further legal proceedings. The case has drawn attention due to the involvement of Indian nationals and the significant volume of drugs intercepted in a single operation. U.S. law enforcement officials have reiterated their commitment to disrupting drug trafficking organizations and preventing dangerous narcotics from reaching American communities.

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