Tina Kotek said Tuesday she has directed state police to launch new strategies aimed at disrupting the fentanyl supply chain and holding sellers of the frequently deadly drug accountable.
Kotek said in a statement that she made the announcement at a Tuesday meeting of her task force created to revitalize downtown Portland.
“I want all Oregonians to know that the state is moving forward with several new fentanyl strategic enforcement and disruption strategies,” Kotek's statement said.
So far this year, the Oregon State Patrol has seized nearly 233,000 fentanyl pills and 62 pounds of powder, the statement said.
Illegally made fentanyl is often added to other drugs, including heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine, to increase its potency.
Persons:
Tina Kotek, Kotek, General Merrick Garland
Organizations:
—, Oregon Department of Justice, Oregon State Patrol, Washington , D.C, U.S . Justice
Locations:
SALEM, Ore, — Oregon, Portland, “, U.S, Washington ,