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Over 1500 Marijuana Plants Eradicated, Four Persons Arrested in Baker County

The estimated value of the seized marijuana plants was $3 million.

(BAKER COUNTY, Ore.) - State, federal, county and local law enforcement agencies recently completed the eradication of a large outdoor marijuana grow in Baker County that yielded more than 1,500 plants, some over 13 feet tall. Four people from Caldwell, Idaho have been arrested and the investigation is continuing.

Oregon State Police say that on August 23rd, troopers joined the Baker County Narcotics Enforcement team and the National Guard, in the second day of flights looking for outdoor marijuana grow sites.

10 WWE Wrestlers Suspended After Steroid Probe

The suspensions come as part of an on-going investigation into alleged illegal steroid sales by Orlando's Signature Pharmacy.

(NEW YORK) - World Wrestling Entertainment has suspended 10 wrestlers for violating its drug and steroid testing policy.

In a statement WWE said: Based on independent information received from investigators from the Albany County, NY D.A.’s office, WWE has today, under the penalty provisions of its wellness policy, issued suspension notices to 10 of its performers for violations.

Marijuana Field Raided in Linn County, Oregon

Last September, Linn County Sheriff's deputies raided a 4,700 plant operation that was only a short distance from the area these plants were found.

(ALBANY, Ore.) - Linn County Sheriff's deputies have eradicated a large outdoor marijuana operation in a remote area between Scio and Lyons.

Beginning Wednesday and continuing through Thursday, deputies, assisted by members of the Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue Team pulled and destroyed 3,400 marijuana plants. Linn County Sheriff Tim Mueller says some of the plants reached over 10 feet in height.

Oregon Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest for Psilocybin Magic Mushrooms

(PRINEVILLS, Ore.) - An Oregon State Police trooper arrested a Prineville-area man Friday afternoon when a traffic stop led to the discovery of approximately 2.5 ounces of Psilocybin mushrooms in his car on Highway 126 west of Prineville.

Oregon City Meth Raid Arrests: Meth, Weapon and Immigration Charges

All three men arrested are described as illegal immigrants.

(OREGON CITY) - A meth raid in Clackamas County led to the discovery of a kilo of methamphetamine according to investigators, with an assessed street value of $16,000.

Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Spokesman Jim Strovink says an Inter Agency Task Force targeted this specific residence over reports of drug activity.

Oregon Trooper Seizes Over 11 Pounds of Magic Mushrooms

This was the second notable seizure involving Psilocybin mushrooms on Interstate 5 in a week.

(ASHLAND, Ore.) - Oregon State Police are seeking information to help locate a California man who they say ran from the scene of a traffic stop in the Ashland area one week ago.

They say they found approximately 11.4 pounds of Psilocybin "magic mushrooms" during the stop. This was the second notable seizure involving Psilocybin mushrooms on Interstate 5 in a week.

Salem Attorney, Two Others, Arrested in Cocaine Bust

Westly Warner was also charged with distribution of cocaine within 1000 feet of a school due to his house being that close to Four Corners Elemenatary School.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Early Wednesday morning, the Salem Police Street Crimes Unit and the Drug Activity Response Team arrested three people for possession and distribution of cocaine after a week long investigation.

About one week ago detectives were contacted by a citizen who reported buying cocaine from a local attorney, Westly Warner.

Keizer Raids Net Meth, Stolen Property

A man and two women were taken into custody.

(KEIZER, Ore. ) - The Keizer Police Department’s Community Response Unit completed a month long drug investigation at 124 Homewood Court N and 3601 Cherry Ave NE in Keizer.

Thursday morning CRU with the assistance of the Detective Division served two search warrants at the above mentioned addresses.

The investigation was started due to information being received about methamphetamine being sold from both locations and stolen property being traded for meth.

Tualatin Police Make Quarter Million Dollar Ecstasy Arrest‎

The initial investigation was a result of a citizen complaint.

(TUALATIN, Ore.) - The Tualatin Police Community Response Unit arrested an "Ecstasy" dealer last night, near his residence in SW Portland.

The arrest was the result of an on going six month investigation.

On January 29th of this year, Tualatin Police investigated the report of 2 people attempting to sell "Ecstasy" to employees of Jiggles.

Salem Police Seize Meth from West Salem Apartment

"The street value of the methamphetamine is approx. $87,500.00."

(SALEM, Ore.) - Salem Police say they seized 3.64 pounds of methamphetamine from a West Salem apartment and arrested 4 adults last Friday evening.

They say this information was not released earlier because investigators were following additional leads and felt releasing the information may jeopardize those leads.