Two Canadian men, Vanshpreet Singh, 27, and Manpreet Singh, 36, were arrested in Henry County, Illinois, after authorities discovered over 1,000 pounds of cocaine, worth $40 million, hidden in the back of their semi-truck. The men, both from Ontario, Canada, were pulled over by Illinois State Police while driving east on Interstate 80.
Upon searching the semi-truck, officers uncovered the large quantity of cocaine, leading to the men’s arrest. The drugs carried a street value of approximately $40 million.
Both men face multiple charges, including possession of cocaine, possession with intent to deliver cocaine, and cocaine trafficking. They are currently being held in Henry County Jail as the investigation continues.
This drug bust underscores the efforts of Illinois State Police to curb drug trafficking on major highways, such as Interstate 80.