Historic Seizure of Liquid Heroin in Oregon Linked to Sinaloa Cartel

Federal agents in Oregon have made a landmark arrest, seizing nearly 370 gallons of liquid heroin from a U-Haul truck, marking a significant blow to the Sinaloa cartel's operations.

• Four men were arrested in Tigard, Oregon, charged with trafficking 1.4 metric tons of liquid heroin for the Sinaloa cartel.
• The seizure, described by prosecutors as 'astronomical,' is estimated to contain over 53 million fatal doses.
• The operation began with a tip about a U-Haul truck rented in Yakima, Washington, and led to a coordinated surveillance and arrest effort by multiple agencies.
• Two of the suspects have been granted pretrial release, while the U.S. Attorney’s Office challenges one of these decisions.
• This case highlights the ongoing efforts of federal and local law enforcement to combat drug trafficking in the Pacific Northwest.

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