Two Arrested as the Result of TBI Drug Investigation

  NASHVILLE –  Special Agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the seizure of about five pounds of the drug commonly referred to as “Molly”. During the course of the investigation, TBI Drug Agents received information that a drug trafficking organization from the west coast wanted to … Continue reading Two Arrested as the Result of TBI Drug Investigation

Two Arrested, 150+ Pounds of Marijuana Seized in Crossville Operation

CHATTANOOGA – A joint operation by several law enforcement agencies has resulted in the arrest of two individuals accused of trafficking a large amount of marijuana into Tennessee. On Thursday, authorities received information about a scheduled delivery to the Crossville Municipal Airport. Upon arrival, law enforcement officers discovered a small plane on the tarmac and … Continue reading Two Arrested, 150+ Pounds of Marijuana Seized in Crossville Operation

TBI Issues Public Warning Following Troubling Lab Submissions

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Drug Investigation Division (DID) is urging public caution, especially among recreational drug users, following recent evidence submissions to two TBI crime laboratories. Several sample of cocaine, submitted by law enforcement agencies in Middle and East Tennessee in recent months, also tested positive for fentanyl, a powerful, narcotic painkiller, … Continue reading TBI Issues Public Warning Following Troubling Lab Submissions

12 Indicted, Arrested as Result of Joint Drug Investigation in West Tennessee

Updated 9/8 at 12:30 p.m. to include additional booking photos, and information about additional arrests. JACKSON – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and investigators with the McKenzie Police Department has resulted in the indictment of 12 people from across West and Middle Tennessee, … Continue reading 12 Indicted, Arrested as Result of Joint Drug Investigation in West Tennessee

Two Former Cocke County Employees Indicted on Drug Charges

JOHNSON CITY – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Cocke County Sheriff’s Office has led to the indictment of two former Cocke County Sheriff’s Office employees accused of using their positions to illegally obtain controlled substances. On August 7th, at the request of 4th District Attorney General … Continue reading Two Former Cocke County Employees Indicted on Drug Charges

Carroll County Man Arrested on Multiple Drug-Related Charges

JACKSON – An investigation by Special Agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and other West Tennessee law enforcement agencies has resulted in the arrest of a McKenzie man on drug-related charges.                              Special Agents began investigating a complaint against Tanner Scott Workman, following a tip. Agents and detectives with the … Continue reading Carroll County Man Arrested on Multiple Drug-Related Charges

Joint Investigation Leads to Arrest of Sevier County Residents on Drug Charges

KNOXVILLE – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Sevier County Street Crimes Task Force and the 4th Judicial District Attorney General’s Office has led to the indictment of two individuals in connection with selling marijuana. TBI Special Agents with the Drug Investigation Division along with the Sevier County Street … Continue reading Joint Investigation Leads to Arrest of Sevier County Residents on Drug Charges

Joint Investigation into Sale of Counterfeit Pills Leads to Arrest of Murfreesboro Man

NASHVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and other Middle Tennessee law enforcement agencies into the distribution of fake Percocet pills has resulted in the arrest of a Murfreesboro man. TBI Special Agents with the Drug Investigation Division joined detectives with the Murfreesboro Police Department, the Rutherford County Sheriff’s … Continue reading Joint Investigation into Sale of Counterfeit Pills Leads to Arrest of Murfreesboro Man

TBI Issues Warning about Recent Spike in Fake Percocet Pills Being Sold on the Streets

NASHVILLE – Special Agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are warning the public about a recent dramatic increase in the prevalence of counterfeit prescription drugs in Tennessee. In recent days, Agents in the Middle Tennessee area have seen a spike in adulterated Percocet pills being sold on the street … Continue reading TBI Issues Warning about Recent Spike in Fake Percocet Pills Being Sold on the Streets

Eight Indicted Following TBI Drug Investigation in Knox County

**This release was updated on 4/21 with information about an additional arrest. KNOXVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Drug Investigation Division, with the assistance of the Knoxville Police Department and Knox County District Attorney General’s office, has resulted in the indictment of eight individuals, including a Knoxville police … Continue reading Eight Indicted Following TBI Drug Investigation in Knox County