Quarter Million Dollars In Pot Seized On I-70 In Indianapolis

Greenfield, IN – Monday morning an Indiana State Police pulled over a Ford Expedition for a traffic violation on I-70 near Greenfield. The trooper later discovered more than 78 pounds of marijuana inside the vehicle.

The vehicle was driven by 51 year old Christian Elie of Elbert Colorado and there was one passenger, 42 year old Austin Johnson of Indianapolis. Both men were arrested and transported to the Hancock County Jail on preliminary drug charges.

The street value of the marijuana is estimated to be around $250,000.

You can report Illegal drug activity occurring in your area by calling the Indiana State Police Drug Tip Line 1-800-453-4756.