Drones, drug bags purchased for sheriff’s department

DESOTO COUNTY, Miss.

The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department is seeking to expand its arsenal of drones for their ongoing public safety efforts.

A purchase order was presented to the DeSoto County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday during their first meeting of July. The department sought the purchase of four drones from Memphis-based Airworks.

The department also requested purchase of Deterra MP Drug Disposal Bags from county supervisors through a state grant.