Indiana Arrest Tied to Global Crime Network
GREENWOOD, Ind — Federal investigators arrested 24 people they say are tied to three India-based organized crime groups accused of drug trafficking, extortion, kidnappings and targeted killings.
The arrests are part of a yearslong investigation called Operation Hard Ball, which stretched across the U.S., Canada and Europe.
Federal prosecutors have charged 37 people in three indictments. They say two alleged leaders continued running the organizations while imprisoned in India.
Investigators arrested Gurpreet “Harman” Singh in Greenwood. Federal officials also identified Amritpal Singh (UHM-rit-pull SING) as an Indiana suspect. They say he remains on the run.
Authorities say they seized about 1,000 kilograms of cocaine, one kilogram of heroin, $40,000 in cash and roughly a dozen firearms. Federal agents are still searching for several suspects.
