Indianapolis police say they recovered over 1,500 pounds of psilocybin mushrooms during a raid that also uncovered weapons, marijuana, and counterfeit medicines.
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department conducted “Operation Bad Trip” this week. The investigation began in early 2026, after a deadly overdose in the city.
IMPD stated two suspects, Paul Grimes (41) and Jacob Anspach (26), were apprehended during the investigation. On Wednesday, IMPD, state police, and DEA agents confiscated the following:
- 2 sawed-off shotguns
- 3 AR pistols
- 2 AR rifles
- $9,500
- 2 forfeited cars
- 1,500+lbs unprocessed psilocybin (mushrooms) (Valued between $2.1-$4.2 million)
- 25lbs of dried cultivated psilocybin (mushrooms)
- 66lbs of psilocybin (mushroom) edibles
- 277lbs of liquid psilocybin (mushroom) drinks
- 6lbs of marijuana
- Hundreds of pressed counterfeit pills (X, ecstasy, Molly)
Grimes and Anspach were detained on preliminary allegations of trafficking and possessing prohibited substances. Official charges have not yet been filed.
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