Drug bust confiscates 200 grams of heroin, over 50K in cash on city’s near north side

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — One man is in custody after a drug bust seized drugs and cash on the city’s near north side.

It happened just before 9 a.m. in the 2100 block of White Avenue when officials  conducted a home visit for 31-year-old Jamal Smith, who was on parole for dealing cocaine.

After evidence of drugs were found at the home, a search warrant was later granted to conduct an investigation.

The search of the home found:

• $50,460 in cash
• 202 grams of heroin
• Digital scale suspected to be used for drugs
• 14 grams of marijuana
• Suspected liquid controlled substance

Smith was arrested on preliminary charges of dealing in narcotics, possession of narcotics, possession of a controlled substance and possession of paraphernalia.