Joint Law Enforcement Operation Results in Multiple Drug-Related Arrests Across Swain County and Cherokee

Swain County -- June 28, 2026: A joint probation operation involving NC State Probation and Parole, the Swain County Sheriff's Office, and the Cherokee Indian Police Department resulted in multiple arrests and drug-related charges during a coordinated enforcement effort conducted on June 23.Known as Operation Schools Out, the operation focused on individuals on probation who were subject to warrantless searches as part of their court-ordered supervision. Officials said the effort was designed t