REDMOND, OR -- A Gladstone couple is accused of trafficking Fentanyl in Central Oregon. Following a short-term investigation, the CODE team arrested 39-year-old Johnny Stavrakis and his wife Martha during a Tuesday night traffic stop on Highway 97.

Detectives say they found a commercial quantity of fake pharmaceutical tablets made of Fentanyl inside the couple’s car, as well as other evidence. They say the pair provided fictitious names and became uncooperative in an effort to conceal Johnny's two outstanding warrants.

The Central Oregon Drug Enforcement team says, "Fentanyl is a very strong synthetic opioid. Although fentanyl is made and used pharmaceutically, it is also produced illegally in Mexico and trafficked into the United States, usually as powder or fake prescription pills. A very small amount of fentanyl can cause someone to overdose and die."

Johnny Stavrokis was taken to the Deschutes County Jail on these charges: 

• Unlawful Possession, Manufacture, and Attempted Distribution of a Schedule II Controlled Substance (Fentanyl) 
• Giving false information to a peace officer
• Parole Violation Arrest Warrant
• Clackamas County Arrest Warrant for UUMV

Martha Stavrokis was cited for:

• Unlawful Possession, Manufacture, and Attempted Distribution of a Schedule II Controlled Substance (Fentanyl) 
• Hindering Prosecution 

CODE Detectives were assisted by Redmond Police Officers and Oregon State Police Troopers.