06-10-2026 Gov. Braun, Indiana State Police Tout Major Public Safety Wins in Southern Indiana

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Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Gov. Braun, Indiana State Police Tout Major Public Safety Wins in Southern Indiana

SELLERSBURG, Ind. - Governor Mike Braun joined Indiana State Police in Sellersburg today to highlight major public safety wins achieved across Southern Indiana in just under the first six months of 2026, including the dismantling of interstate drug trafficking networks, the seizure of dangerous narcotics and firearms, and dozens of arrests targeting violent criminals and drug dealers.

In less than six months, Indiana State Police operations in Southern Indiana have resulted in 84 arrests, the seizure of more than 48 pounds of methamphetamine, more than two dozen firearms removed from criminal hands, more than $50,000 in illicit cash recovered, and the disruption of major drug pipelines bringing narcotics into Indiana from Louisville, Cincinnati, and Phoenix.

"Indiana State Police are going above and beyond to keep Hoosiers safe. This is clear when you take into account all that Troopers in Southern Indiana alone have accomplished just this year," said Gov. Braun. "These accomplishments show what happens when law enforcement has the support, resources, and leadership needed to do their jobs."

Recent enforcement successes include:

• 84 arrests connected to narcotics investigations, criminal interdiction efforts, and multi-agency operations across Southern Indiana.
• More than 48 pounds of methamphetamine seized , including a 10-pound methamphetamine interdiction connected to a narcotics pipeline running from Phoenix, Arizona to Vincennes.
• Operation Clocked Out dismantled a major trafficking network moving methamphetamine and cocaine from Louisville and Cincinnati into Jefferson County, resulting in 29 arrests across Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio.
• Operation Iceberg targeted a Louisville-to-Indiana drug pipeline, leading to 25 arrests and 251 years of Department of Correction sentences ordered.
• A Vanderburgh County narcotics takedown removed 28 firearms, approximately $50,000 in illicit currency, 60 pounds of marijuana, and methamphetamine from a heavily armed drug distribution network.

Governor Braun said the results underscore his administration's commitment to supporting law enforcement, strengthening public safety, and ensuring Indiana remains aggressive in confronting methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and the criminal networks bringing illegal firearms and contraband into Hoosier communities.