PORTER COUNTY, Ind. — Felony charges have been filed against a Canadian man after authorities said they uncovered more than 250 pounds of cocaine in his semi during a major drug bust in northwest Indiana this week.
According to Indiana State Police, 49-year-old Naseeb Chisty, who is from Canada, has been charged with two felonies, including dealing cocaine and possession of cocaine.
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The charges stem from a drug bust that unfolded at around 9:30 a.m. on Monday, along I-94.
Troopers said they stopped Chisty at the eastbound I-94 scales for a motor carrier violation. The scales are located about two miles east of State Road 49 in Porter County.
After stopping Chisty, troopers said their K9 did a free air test and alerted them to Chisty’s semi.
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Following a search of the vehicle, troopers allegedly uncovered 123.9 kilos (around 273 pounds) of white powder. Troopers conducted a field test on the powder and said it came up positive for cocaine.