MEDFORD, Ore. -- Officers, deputies, and agents from over twenty law enforcement agencies swept through locations across the Jackson County area in a massive narcotics raid targetting drug traffickers.
Investigators call the raid "Operation Clear Green." They say focused on a large methamphetamine and marijuana poly-drug trafficking organization based in the Rogue Valley.
At 9 a.m. the teams started executing search warrants. 90 agents searched eight houses in Medford, Central Point, Eagle Point, and White City.
15 people were charged. That includes two juveniles, three men who were cited and released, and ten people who were arrested and lodged in Jackson County Jail.
Through the duration of the investigation, teams seized a total of three pounds of crystal methamphetamine, more than 1,000 marijuana plants, one pound of dried pot, and small amounts of heroin and cocaine. Police also found five guns and $30,000.
Officials say there are additional suspects being sought in conjunction with Operation Clear Green and the investigation continuues.
The following agencies were involved in the investigation:
MADGE (Medford Area Drug and Gang Enforcement team), SOMMER (Southern Oregon Multi-Agency Marijuana Eradication team), Federal Bureau of Investigations, Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Drug Enforcement Administration, US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations, US Marshal's Service, Bureau of Land Management, RADE (Rogue Area Drug Enforcement), Southern Oregon High-tech Crimes Task Force, Ashland Police, Central Point Police, Grants Pass Police, Klamath Falls Police, Medford Police, Phoenix Police, Talent Police, Oregon State Police, Oregon Department of Justice, Jackson County Community Corrections, US Attorney's Office, and Jackson County District Attorney's Office.
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