Drug activty in Fayette County: arrests, overdoses down, but challenges remain

While illegal drugs remain a serious concern in Fayette County, Chief Deputy and Investigator Branndon Collins says recent trends point to progress with drug arrests down, fatal overdoses declining and more resources available than ever for enforcement and recovery. Collins, who serves on both the State Drug Task Force and the Homeland Security Task Force of Birmingham, said Fayette County continues to contend primarily with methamphetamine and marijuana, while fentanyl, though present, has not reached the levels seen in some neighboring counties.