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3 arrested during bust involving cocaine, 36 guns, body armor and cash in Middle TN, TBI says
By Caleb Wethington at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 6, 2026
· 1 min read
DICKSON, Tenn. (WSMV) - Three people were arrested after a joint drug investigation led to the seizure of cocaine, firearms, body armor and cash, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.The TBI said the investigation was led by the agency and the 23rd Judicial District Drug Task Force,...
Key takeaway The TBI said the investigation was led by the agency and the 23rd Judicial District Drug Task Force, with help from several federal and local agencies.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The recent seizure of 68 kilograms of cocaine and 36 firearms in Nashville has significant implications for public safety in the city. The fact that a semi-truck and trailer carrying cocaine was able to travel from Texas to Nashville undetected until July 3 raises concerns about the effectiveness of drug trafficking enforcement in the region. The involvement of multiple federal and local agencies, including the Metro Nashville Police, in the investigation and arrests suggests a coordinated effort to address the issue. However, the sheer quantity of drugs and firearms seized in this operation highlights the magnitude of the problem. As the case against Perry White, Jesus Garza, and Antonio Diaz moves forward, Nashville residents will be watching to see how the city's law enforcement agencies continue to tackle the flow of illicit drugs and weapons into the community. The collaboration between local and federal agencies will be crucial in preventing similar operations in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
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What is this story about? DICKSON, Tenn. (WSMV) - Three people were arrested after a joint drug investigation led to the seizure of cocaine, firearms, body armor and cash, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.The TBI said the investigation was led by the agency and the 23rd Judicial District Drug Task Force,...
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