Mission in Downtown Portland Area Yields Positive Results (Photo)

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March 07, 2024 16:31

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A mid-week mission in the Downtown Portland area resulted in the seizure of a firearm, seizure of drugs and numerous arrests.

On Wednesday, March 6, 2024, officers from Central Precinct, East Precinct, North Precinct and Oregon State Police spent hours addressing chronic criminal activity, livability issues and drug dealing. The officers focused on Downtown Portland, Old Town, Northwest/Pearl and Central Eastside.

The mission resulted in:

34 arrests, one of which was for Distribution of a Controlled Substance (fentanyl)
29 M110 tickets written
1.4 grams of fentanyl seized
2 stolen vehicles recovered
1 firearm seized

The Portland Police Bureau remains committed to conducting future joint missions in other parts of the city in an effort to address criminal activity and livability issues.

Photo description: Officers write ticket
Photo description: OSP officers on street
Photo description: Officer speaks with community member
Photo description: Officer drives through Old Town
Photo description: Arrestees taken to jail
Photo description: Officers visit encampment

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