WSBT reported yesterday that a traffic stop on Interstate 94 in Berrien County on November 18 led to the seizure of more than 120 pounds of cocaine, valued at approximately $1.5 million. The incident highlights the ongoing efforts of Michigan law enforcement to combat drug trafficking along key transportation corridors.
Deputies from the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office acted on a tip about narcotics being transported through the area. They stopped a Freightliner tractor-trailer near mile marker 34 eastbound for a traffic violation, leading to the discovery of 50 kilograms of cocaine during a search of the truck and its trailer.
Suspect in Custody as Investigation Expands
The driver, identified as Sukhraj Singh, a 22-year-old Canadian resident, was arrested and is currently being held at the Berrien County Jail pending charges. Singh’s connection to the operation remains under investigation, and authorities have not disclosed additional details about the drug’s source or intended destination.
Law enforcement agencies, including Michigan State Police’s Southwest Enforcement Team and Berrien County Centralized Dispatch, assisted in the operation, signaling a coordinated response to large-scale drug trafficking in the region.
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The street value of the seized cocaine underscores the scale of the operation, with officials estimating its worth at $1.5 million. The bust not only removes a significant quantity of illegal drugs from circulation but also disrupts a potentially far-reaching trafficking network.
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