Police scientist examines seizures of adulterated fentanyl in crime lab (Shutterstock)
According to a report by Willamette Week, the Portland Police Bureau’s specialized narcotics task force has achieved a significant milestone in its fight against drug trafficking, with a record amount of fentanyl seizures early this year, surpassing the totals for the entirety of 2023. By March 27, the force had confiscated 22.7 pounds of fentanyl and in excess of 266,000 pills, compared to 17 pounds and 161,000 pills in the previous year. This effort is a collaborative one, involving the Oregon State Police, the National Guard, Homeland Security, and other agencies, under the guidance of the Police Bureau.
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