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Nearly 50 arrested in Nashville gun, drug trafficking crackdown. Here’s what we know
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· August 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Authorities confiscated over 160 firearms, including certain conversion devices, as well as significant amounts of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and other substances. A total of 44 people were taken into custody during the initiative, which targeted the illegal sale of guns and drugs.
A summer operation resulted in numerous arrests and seizures. Authorities confiscated over 160 firearms, including certain conversion devices, as well as significant amounts of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and other substances. The operation was a collaborative effort between federal and local agencies.
Those arrested will face federal cases in court. A total of 44 people were taken into custody during the initiative, which targeted the illegal sale of guns and drugs.
Further details about the operation and its outcomes are available from the source. The seizures and arrests are part of a broader effort to address illegal activities.
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Category: safety Published: August 24, 2026 Source: WSMV Reading time: 1 min
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