Eugene, OR – Eight individuals have been charged in connection with a transnational criminal organization accused of transporting narcotics from Mexico into the United States and distributing them across multiple states, including Oregon, according to federal authorities.
The case was announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon and involved assistance from multiple agencies, including the Eugene Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit.
According to court documents, the organization allegedly moved methamphetamine and fentanyl from Mexico into California before distributing the drugs nationwide through shipping carriers and other methods. Authorities said narcotics were sometimes concealed in items such as children’s toys, cereal boxes, and vehicles…