68 kilos of cocaine, 36 guns seized during Middle TN drug operation

DICKSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — Three people were taken into custody during a federal drug raid in Dickson County last week.

According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), agents identified a semi-truck and trailer carrying cocaine from Texas to Nashville on Friday, July 3.

The operation and investigation, which also included the execution of multiple search warrants in Nashville, led to the seizure of 68 kilograms of cocaine, 36 firearms, three sets of body armor, one kilogram press and U.S. currency.

Three people were arrested:

• Perry White, 44, of Nashville. Charged with one count of conspiracy to distribute cocaine. Bond: $100,000.
• Jesus Garza, 43, of Donna, Texas. Charged with one count of conspiracy to distribute cocaine. Bond: $100,000
• Antonio Diaz, 35, Texas City, Texas. Charged with one count of conspiracy to distribute cocaine. Bond: $100,000

The following agencies assisted with the investigation and arrests:

• U.S. Army Criminal Investigations Division (CID)
• Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
• Dickson Police Department
• McEwen Police Department
• Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)
• Metropolitan Nashville Police Department

No additional information was immediately released.