Investigators assigned to the Narcotics and Organized Crime Unit (NOC) have made a significant seizure of guns, drugs, and money as they work to break up a highly sophisticated burglary ring.
On February 14, 2020, NOC served a warrant in Salem based on investigations into multiple burglaries of marijuana businesses throughout Oregon and southwest Washington.
See attached photos. During service of the warrant, officers recovered:
-Sixteen (16) firearms
-$33,000 in U.S. Currency
-Thirty (30) pounds of Marijuana
-Six (6) pounds of Butane Honey Oil (BHO)
-Three (3) pounds of burglary tools
-Clothing and products taken from several of the affected businesses.
Arrests have not been announced at this time because the investigation is ongoing and further charges are anticipated as officers process the evidence seized. The exact location of the warrant service is also being withheld due to the ongoing investigation. NOC was assisted by the Salem Police Department Street Crimes Unit and SWAT team.
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