KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A police pursuit in West Knoxville has uncovered one of the county’s largest recent drug seizures, leading to two arrests and the discovery of over a kilogram of methamphetamine.

The chase, which began on Pellissippi Parkway, ended at a residence close by. Officers initially found smaller quantities of drugs and cash, but a subsequent warrant search of the home exposed much more: more than 1,150 grams of meth, along with fentanyl, digital scales, baggies, and chemicals commonly used to cut and prepare narcotics.

Two men were taken into custody and charged with trafficking, intent to distribute, and maintaining a home for drug activity.

Investigators said the size of the haul illustrates just how deeply entrenched meth and fentanyl have become in East Tennessee. Both substances remain among the most dangerous drugs circulating in the region, fueling addiction and overdose deaths. Detectives added that the presence of cutting agents suggests the suspects were not only selling but also preparing fentanyl mixtures for distribution, a practice tied to sudden spikes in overdose cases.

“This wasn’t personal use,” one officer explained. “This was a full operation, and shutting it down keeps hundreds of doses of poison out of our community.”

The arrests mark another step in the county’s ongoing battle against narcotics trafficking, though authorities noted that the investigation is far from over and additional charges could follow.