Heroin on the Rise in Shelby County Tennessee

Heroin use is climbing throughout the country and now we are seeing a rise in Shelby County, Tennessee. This recent report from The Commercial Appeal suggests the drug has been growing over the past year or two but just simply hasn’t been in the public eye.

According to Collierville Police Department Captain David Tillner states “I think it was off people’s radar because it wasn’t in the media and law enforcement wasn’t coming in contact with it much.” He goes on to explain that in the last 12-18 months, police have been seeing more of the drug.

A nine month undercover operation has most recently led to the arrests and felony charges of seven people in the area, all facing trafficking charges.

Heroin experienced its first surge of popularity in the 1970s and 80s. Now we are seeing it once again as people seek out a cheap but potent high. It is a highly dangerous drug and has been leading to an increased number of overdoses in the area as well.

Like other highly addictive and dangerous drugs, heroin is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance. Being caught with this type of drug can land you with the most extreme of drug charges. A simple possession charge can get you up to one year in jail.

More serious charges of selling or manufacturing a drug like this, however, can result in felony charges and a sentence up to 30 years in prison.

Just because heroin is on the rise doesn’t mean the courts aren’t watching for other drugs as well. Methamphetamines and marijuana are still commonly seen by law enforcement in the area.

As defense attorneys, it is our job to defend those people accused of these drug crimes. When you are charged with a criminal offense, it is easy to become discouraged and feel like no one is looking out for you. That simply isn’t the case with an aggressive defense lawyer on your side.

Call our criminal law offices today so we can talk about your case and the circumstances surrounding your arrest. We will examine everything from the moment the cops began talking with you until the present to ensure that your rights have been protected at every stage of the game.