New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested two illegal Indian immigrants following a major narcotics seizure involving more than 300 pounds of cocaine.

The duo were caught after a routine truck inspection in Putnam County, Indiana, led to the discovery of the illicit cargo.

The two accused were identified as 25-year-old Gurpreet Singh and 30-year-old Jasveer Singh.

Despite their illegal status, both men were reportedly operating with commercial drivers' licences issued by the state of California.

In a statement, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said that local authorities located 309 pounds of cocaine hidden within the sleeper berth of a semi-truck operated by the pair.

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