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TN, MS officials cracking down on kratom

Headline from WJTV Jackson

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Kratom is at the center of several recent investigations in Mississippi and Tennessee. The drug was seized from several businesses in Tipton and Lafayette Counties. Recent seizures in Tipton County and Lafayette County have led to some questions.

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  1. WREG Memphis

    Mississippi officials cracking down on kratom (opens WREG Memphis)

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    TIPTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Kratom is at the center of several recent investigations in Mississippi. Recent seizures in Tipton County and Lafayette County have led to some questions. In Tipton County on Tuesday, the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office seized massive amounts of kratom.

  2. WJTV Jackson

    TN, MS officials cracking down on kratom (opens WJTV Jackson)

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    WJTV Jackson's feed description

    MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Kratom is at the center of several recent investigations in Mississippi and Tennessee. The drug was seized from several businesses in Tipton and Lafayette Counties. Recent seizures in Tipton County and Lafayette County have led to some questions.

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