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A 471-gram fentanyl haul and three guns seized in a Knoxville home raid have landed a local man in hot water. Seayon Weston, 39, faces federal charges for fentanyl distribution, firearms offenses, and being a felon in possession of firearms.
According to DEA Special Agent Jason Klingler’s affidavit, the Knoxville Police Department’s Special Operation Squad, Organized Crime Unit, and Drug Related Death Task Force joined forces with the DEA to investigate Weston’s activities.
The raid at Weston’s residence on May 14, 2026, turned up dozens of used rubber gloves, cash, and the illicit substance, along with a mini-Draco 7.62 semi-automatic pistol.
Weston’s case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative to combat cartels and transnational criminal organizations.
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📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Drug Trafficking
- Defendant: Tennessee
- Location: TN
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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