Vancouver, WA – A multi-state narcotics investigation led to a major drug seizure this week after deputies stopped a vehicle on Interstate 5 in Lane County, Oregon, as part of an ongoing operation originating in Clark County.
According to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) — working with the Vancouver FBI office, an Oregon State Police K9 team, and additional federal partners — conducted the traffic interdiction stop on November 13. The operation was tied to a long-term investigation spanning Washington, Oregon, and Mexico, following multiple controlled buys and surveillance tied to an earlier SIU search warrant executed in Clark County.
Investigators reportedly recovered 55 pounds of methamphetamine and 10 pounds of fentanyl powder, which deputies estimate carries a combined street value of more than $225,000. Authorities say the quantity of fentanyl alone could have contributed to tens of thousands of lethal doses.
Deputies arrested Carlos Calvillo, who allegedly possessed and transported the narcotics. According to investigators, he was taken into custody on federal drug trafficking charges and transferred to federal authorities for processing.
CCSO praised the coordinated effort, saying the seizure represents a significant disruption to a trafficking network operating in the Pacific Northwest. “Excellent work by SIU and our partners in keeping these dangerous drugs off our streets,” the agency said in its announcement.
Authorities have not released additional details about the investigation, citing its ongoing status. Further arrests or charges are possible as federal agencies continue reviewing evidence gathered throughout the operation.
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