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18-Year-Old Arrested In Undercover Drug Investigation

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An 18-year-old has been arrested on drug charges possibly involving methamphetamine following an undercover investigation.

Authorities in Putnam County said they executed a search warrant at a home in the 200 block of Jim Garrett Road in Monterey on October 13.

Inside a camper on the property, officials found 18-year-old Dillon Newcome, of Knoxville, asleep.

According to reports, a search of the camper turned up marijuana and other drugs.

Also found were components that have been commonly used to make methamphetamine.

Newcome was charged with manufacture/delivery/sale of a controlled substance. He was taken to the Putnam County Jail where he was being held on a $1,000 bond.

Authorities said the investigation remained ongoing.