Portland police seize nearly $2M in drugs in two weeks

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Over the last two weeks, Portland police said they have seized nearly $2 million worth of drugs.

Over several operations, police said they used information learned during an overdose investigation to seize narcotics as well as identify and arrest people involved with drug trafficking.

In total, authorities said they seized 29 pounds of fentanyl, 55.5 pounds of methamphetamine, 6.6 pounds of heroin, 2.2 pounds of cocaine, two guns and $30,000.

The estimated price of the narcotics is approximately $1.9 million, officials said.

All of the suspects who were taken into custody currently face federal drug trafficking charges.