Illinois State Police arrested two men after discovering over 1,000 pounds of cocaine in a semi-truck on Interstate 80 near Geneseo on Friday afternoon.
Around 2:10 p.m., a trooper conducting a search of the truck and trailer observed signs of criminal activity and uncovered approximately 1,146 pounds of cocaine with a street value exceeding $40 million.
The vehicle was occupied by Vanshpreet Singh, 27, and Manpreet Singh, 36, both from Ontario, Canada. They face multiple Class X felony charges, including possession of cocaine, possession with intent to deliver, and cocaine trafficking. Both were taken to the Henry County Jail, where they await a pretrial release hearing.
Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly highlighted the importance of such operations, emphasizing the agency’s commitment to keeping communities safe through coordinated efforts targeting drug trafficking.
