Holding a toilet tank and a smile, a Tennessee deputy is reminding drug dealers to do a better job at hiding opioids.

The Knox County Sheriff's Office posted photos on their Facebook page Friday that read, "Attention Knox County Drug dealers! A reminder that our officers are #1 not #2. Flush your heroin. We have tools."

The department also reminded folks to wash their hands.

Tennessee health leaders have issued warnings in recent weeks about overdoses across the state. One of the biggest problems is fentanyl, which is is commonly found as a powder mixture with cocaine or in pill form as counterfeit Oxycodone or Xanax pills.

In Davidson County this year, fentanyl has been detected in roughly 80% of overdose deaths. Health leaders are encouraging individuals and businesses to carry naloxone, an opioid reversal medication, in order to save lives.

For those seeking treatment for drug addiction, the Community Overdose Response Team (CORT) in Nashville can help. CORT is a free and confidential resource to help find drug and alcohol treatment for individuals who are at risk of an overdose. The service is offered free of charge regardless of health insurance status. The team works with an individual to determine the appropriate level of care (e.g., detox, residential, or outpatient treatment, etc.). To make a referral or learn more about this resource for our community, call CORT at 615-687-1701.

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