Traffic stop uncovers estimated $2 million in narcotics

A stop by a state trooper on Interstae 70 Monday afternoon uncovered an estimated $2 million in narcotics.

Courtesty Indiana State Police

LITTLE POINT — More than $2 million worth of narcotics was discovered Monday afternoon as a result of a traffic stop.

Ester Osegueda

At approximately 1:30 p.m., an Indiana State Police Trooper stopped a Chrysler van on Interstate 70 near the 59-mile marker for unsafe lane movement.

The driver was identified as Ester Osegueda, 32, of Porteville, Calif. The passenger in the vehicle was identified as Adam Lopez, 27, of Tulare, Calif.

Adam Lopez

During the conversation with the two occupants, the trooper observed criminal indicators and a subsequent investigation led to a search of the vehicle. The search uncovered 134 pounds of crystal methamphetamine and 90 pounds of fentanyl concealed in the cargo area.

Further investigation revealed the drugs originated from Memphis, Tenn., and were destined for Indianapolis.

Both subjects were taken into custody and transported to the Hendricks County Jail where they are currently being detained.

Both were preliminarily charged with Level 2 felony dealing in narcotics.