Strategic Investigations Unit Nets 13 Firearms And Significant Drug Haul (Photo) - 12/23/25
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: December 23, 2025
Strategic Investigations Unit Nets 13 Firearms and Significant Drug Haul
Salem, Ore. — Salem Police detectives with the Strategic Investigations Unit served a search warrant on December 22, 2025, at a residence on 18th Street NE, resulting in the seizure of a significant quantity of firearms and illegal drugs.
Salem detectives were working an ongoing case involving Juan Tenorio Jr., 40, of Salem, when they were notified, he was arrested on an outstanding parole violation warrant. At the time of his arrest, Tenorio was found in possession of approximately two pounds of methamphetamine and two handguns.
On December 22, Salem Police detectives executed a search warrant at Tenorio’s residence. Investigators seized 13 firearms concealed throughout the home:
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Five rifles, including two believed to be fully automatic
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One rifle-caliber pistol
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Four additional handguns
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Three short-barreled shotguns
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Various magazines and ammunition
In addition to the firearms, detectives seized a substantial quantity of illegal drugs, including:
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More than eight pounds of methamphetamine
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604 grams of fentanyl
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400 grams of cocaine
Tenorio remains in custody at the Marion County Jail, and the investigation remains ongoing.
This operation is part of the Salem Police Department’s ongoing Community Violence Reduction Initiative (CVRI), which focuses on holding violent offenders accountable and reducing gun violence in the community. To date, Salem Police have seized more than 290 firearms in connection with criminal investigations this year, underscoring the department’s commitment to public safety and preventing further acts of violence.
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