The Grants Pass Police Department and the U. S. Drug Enforcement Administration announced a joint operation Tuesday, October 29th, that resulted in the execution of numerous search warrants and the the arrest of 16 suspects across Southern Oregon.
After the months-long investigation, a suspected group of narcotics dealers was found coordinating the trafficking of large quantities of drugs in Josephine and Jackson County and Detectives were able to gather enough evidence of drug dealing to apply for arrest warrants.
Detectives and police personnel took enforcement action once the warrants had been approved through the legal process and during the operation, law enforcement personnel seized approximately 20 pounds of methamphetamine, ¼ pounds of heroin, 1 ounce of cocaine, 1000 pounds of processed marijuana, nine firearms, over $100,000 cash, and two vehicles.
Sixteen individuals ranging from 24 to 77 years old were arrested on multiple drug and weapons charges, and were taken into custody.
