Several soldiers were apprehended by local and military law enforcement officers on Fort Stewart on Tuesday for suspected use, possession and/or sale of cocaine, according to a press release from Kevin Larson, Fort Stewart spokesman.

"We dedicate resources and work closely with our local law enforcement partners to identify and suppress illegal drug use in our ranks," said Maj. Gen. James Rainey, senior commander of Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield. "We take this seriously, and we will continue to do everything we can to ensure our Army and communities are drug-free."

Through cooperation between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, Fort Stewart's drug prevention and detection programs resulted in these arrests, the release states.

"There are over 25,000 men and women serving in the Army at Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield who selflessly defend our country every day," said Maj. Gen. Rainey. "This incident does not diminish their hard work and sacrifices."

All soldiers are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

No further information will be released at this time to protect the integrity of this ongoing investigation, the release states.