Hand Grenades Found During Pickett County Drug Investigation

Pickett County sheriff’s deputies discovered a box of hand grenades and a meth lab during a drug investigation last week.

Authorities discovered materials for a meth lab during a raid in Pickett County. 18 grenades were also recovered at the scene (Photo: Pickett County Sheriff’s Office)

The Pickett County Sheriff’s Office released a statement Thursday that said the discovery occurred at a home in the Taylor’s Crossroads Community.

According to the press release, officers went to the home after receiving complaints of drug activity. Officials said a search of the home revealed a meth lab and a box containing approximately 18 hand grenades.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol Special Operations team responded to the home to check and secure the explosives, which were destroyed at a safe location.

Police arrested two unidentified people during the investigation. The sheriff’s office said the investigation is ongoing and charges are pending.