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Indiana State Police seize nearly 300 pounds of cocaine during I-70 traffic stop

Indiana State Police seized nearly 300 pounds of cocaine with an estimated value of about $3.8 million during a traffic stop on I-70, WLFI reports.

By James Barber • September 9, 2026 · 4:20 am
Indiana State Police seize nearly 300 pounds of cocaine during I-70 traffic stop

Indiana State Police say they seized nearly 300 pounds of cocaine during a traffic stop on Interstate 70, WLFI reports. The department estimates the seized drugs have a street value of roughly $3.8 million.

WLFI reports the seizure came as part of an I-70 traffic-stop investigation handled by the Indiana State Police. Authorities have not provided additional public details in the report cited by the station.

The agency and WLFI are the sources for this account; officials may release further information as the investigation and any potential charges proceed.