MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The West Tennessee Drug Task Force seized fentanyl, weapons, and electronic scales during a search warrant in the Westwood area on Tuesday.
On July 26, agents conducted a search warrant in the Westwood area after weeks of investigating.
Agents said they seized approximately four ounces of fentanyl, eight weapons, multiple sets of electronic scales, and assorted paraphernalia associated with the sale of fentanyl.
They said after further investigation, one weapon had been stolen in an auto burglary in Arkansas.
This case is still under investigation, and charges are still pending.
Agents are working with the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office as the investigation continues.
“Fentanyl’s a dangerous poison, even by standards of illegal drugs; and it often kills unsuspecting users,” said DA Mulroy.
“Any time we get it off the streets, it’s a good thing,” said Task Force Director Johnie Carter. “When taking fentanyl, it isn’t so much a matter of it, it’s a matter of when you’ll overdose.”