Two East TN counties report higher number of drug arrests so far this year

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said they arrested around 15% more people for drug crimes compared to last year. KCSO said they have seen a similar trends.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said so far this year, they have arrested around 15% more people for drug crimes. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office said they have seen a similar trend.

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said they expanded their narcotics task force in July, and since then the number started rising.

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