As part of the search warrant, 22.1 pounds of psilocybin were seized including dried fungus and other edibles. The product field tested presumptive positive for psilocybin. A representative sample will be sent to the Oregon State Police crime lab to be confirmed. In addition, records related to the illicit business were seized as evidence, which will be used for further investigation, prosecution of those arrested, and potential additional arrests or citations where appropriate.
This is an ongoing criminal investigation, and no further information is available for release.
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A search warrant was served this morning on a retailer in the Northwest District Neighborhood that was selling suspected psilocybin products.
On Thursday, December 8, 2022 at about 1:00a.m., the Narcotics and Organized Crime Unit, Central Precinct patrol, and the Multnomah County District Attorney's office served a search warrant at
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