KCSO seizes drugs, arrests 3 men in operation targeting Detroit-Knoxville pipeline

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Knox County authorities seized several pounds of illegal drugs and arrested three men following a vehicle pursuit on Friday. Officials said the bust was tied to an operation targeting the Detroit-to-Knoxville drug pipeline.

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office said that just after midnight on March 27, the KCSO Narcotics Unit and Organized Retail Crime Unit detectives attempted to stop a Dodge Caravan during the operation, but the vehicle fled, prompting a short pursuit. However, KCSO said deputies were able to stop the vehicle and take three individuals into custody.

Investigators recovered about 6 pounds of methamphetamine, 5 pounds of marijuana and more than $5,000 in suspected drug proceeds, KCSO said…

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