PORTLAND, Ore. – A joint investigation between the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and the FBI has led to the arrest of a Portland man and the seizure of large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl, along with thousands in cash.
Authorities announced that 34-year-old Ricardo Olivas Sentael was taken into custody on September 3, 2025, after a coordinated surveillance operation in northeast Portland.
Surveillance Leads to Arrest
Members of the Dangerous Drugs Team (DDT), a multi-jurisdictional task force, were conducting surveillance at a site known for suspected drug activity. During the operation, investigators observed Olivas Sentael engaging in a drug deal.
A subsequent search of his vehicle uncovered half a pound of fentanyl. Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell stressed the extreme risk posed by the drug:…