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Fentanyl Seizure on I-5, Linn Co., Nov. 7
Fentanyl Seizure on I-5, Linn Co., Nov. 7
Fentanyl Seizure on I-5, Linn Co., Nov. 7

Published on: 11/07/2025

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LINN COUNTY, Ore. 6 Nov. 2025 – Oregon State Police K-9 team traffic stop leads to seizure of fentanyl, a firearm, and cash.  On Thursday, October 30, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m., an OSP K-9 trooper stopped a passenger vehicle for a traffic violation on I-5 near milepost 216 in Linn County. During the stop, the trooper noticed signs of potential criminal activity and deployed drug detection K-9 Millie around the outside of the vehicle. K-9 Millie alerted to the possible presence of controlled substances. The trooper received consent to search the vehicle and discovered a hidden compartment. The search resulted in the seizure of two kilograms of fentanyl powder, a handgun, and a large amount of U.S. currency.  The driver, Oscar Joset Bonilla Sandoval (24), of San Francisco, California; passenger Jorge Adalberto Escoto Andrade (34), residence unknown; and passenger Jonathan David Matamoros Carcamo (22), residence unknown, were taken into custody and charged with drug-related offenses. The case has been referred to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).  The investigation is ongoing, and no additional information is available for release at this time.

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