Trump-Shaped Ecstasy Pills Seized During Indiana Drug Sweep

PERU, IN — Officers from several law enforcement agencies across north central Indiana arrested 129 people on nearly 300 criminal charges throughout six days of unannounced patrols on U.S. 31 in Miami and Fulton Counties during "Operation Blue Anvil." During the patrols on June 19 through June 21, and June 26 through June 28, Indiana State Police reported officers located several drugs and drug paraphernalia, including ecstasy pills in the shape of President Donald Trump's head, with "Great Again" stamped on the back.

ISP said U.S. 31 was chosen due to a high volume of motorists using the route to travel through northern Indiana, as the goal of the operation was to enforce traffic laws and catch individuals who use Indiana roadways to transport and distribute illegal narcotics.

Patrols were strengthened thanks to officers teaming up with K9 officers who brought along narcotic-detecting police dogs.

K9 crews and officers were able to locate cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamine, marijuana, psilocybin mushrooms, edible marijuana food, MDMA, prescription medication, and numerous drugs that have yet to be identified during traffic stops made by:

• Indiana State Police
• The Miami County Sheriff’s Department
• The Logansport Police Department
• The Peru Police Department
• The Fulton County Sheriff’s Department
• The Cass County Sheriff’s Department
• The Wabash County Sheriff’s Department
• The Grant County Sheriff’s Department
• The Rochester Police Department

ISP said 48 of the 272 charges were classified as felonies. Officers also issued 193 traffic citations and 511 written warnings.

Anyone with information about the possession, distribution, or selling of illegal narcotics are encouraged to call their local law enforcement agencies, or can report information anonymously by calling the ISP Drug and Gang Hotline at 800-453-4756.

Photo credit: Indiana State Police