Indiana State Police say a routine traffic stop in Putnam County led to the seizure of a large quantity of illegal narcotics over the weekend, underscoring how ordinary enforcement encounters can intersect with organized drug trafficking. According to the Indiana State Police, a trooper conducted a compliance inspection of a semi tractor-trailer around 1:30 p.m. Saturday near the 41-mile marker on eastbound Interstate 70. During the inspection, a K-9 unit alerted, prompting a more extensive search of the vehicle. Officers discovered approximately 309 pounds of cocaine concealed in the truck’s sleeper berth. Authorities estimate the street value of the drugs...
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