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Smyrna cites crime declines, details multi‑agency operation that led to 33 arrests
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Mayor Reed reported declines in violent and property crime and described a multi‑agency operation that resulted in 33 arrests and large seizures of fentanyl, firearms and cash.
Mayor Mary Esther Reed used the State of the Town address to highlight public safety improvements and recent law‑enforcement results.
Reed said crime has declined over the past three years "with notable reductions both in violent and property offenses," crediting data‑driven prevention and community partnerships. She described a nearly two‑year multi‑agency investigation in which Smyrna officers worked with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Murfreesboro Police, Metro Nashville Police and federal partners. "That operation led to the arrest of 33 individuals connected to a large‑scale drug, gang and firearms network," Reed said, and she reported seizures of more than 15 pounds of fentanyl, 61 firearms and $175,000 in illicit cash.
The mayor added that the Smyrna Police Department is fully staffed with "0 vacancies," attributing that outcome to town efforts to bring employee salaries in line with the local market.
What’s next: Reed emphasized continued regional cooperation and training, and highlighted joint readiness with neighboring fire departments as part of the town’s broader public‑safety strategy.
