Portland Drug Mission Nets 33 Arrests
(Portland, OR) -- More than two dozen people are facing charges, after the latest police drug mission in East Portland. On September 13th and 14th, Portland Police, partner agencies and the Multnomah County District Attorney's office patrolled East Burnside Street, near 122nd and 148th Avenues, to address criminal drug possession and dealing. Officers stopped 22 vehicles, made 33 arrests and issued six citations. Two of those 33 people accepted deflection into addiction treatment. One stolen vehicle was recovered, and one firearm seized, along with fentanyl, methamphetamine, heroin and cocaine.



