Over the last two weeks, The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has been cracking down on meth dealers in the area, according to Sheriff Tommy Jones.

1. Detectives made a traffic stop on a suspected drug trafficker in sweetwater, leading to the discovery of Methamphetamine and currency. Charges are pending in the case.

2. A traffic stop was conducted on two subjects bringing Methamphetamine into Monroe County from Mcminn County. Over 40 grams of Methamphetamine were recovered and arrest warrants have been issued in this case.

3. A narcotics search warrant was executed in the Head of Creek Community on a suspected meth dealer. Recovered was meth, paraphernalia, and a firearm. The subject also had an outstanding theft warrant. Upon entry into the jail, the subject was found to be in possession of Ecstasy and Marijuana.

Furthermore, detectives have responded to citizen complaints of certain residences in Monroe County and recovered small various amounts of Meth and other drugs. Warrants have been issued in these cases.