PORTLAND, Ore. ( KOIN ) — Oregon State Police said they seized over four pounds of fentanyl headed to Portland during a traffic stop in Lane County last week.
The suspect fled on foot during the stop, crossed lanes of freeway traffic, and escaped into the woods, authorities said.
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On Sept. 10 at 9:30 a.m., the traffic stop was conducted on Interstate 5 near milepost 181. The trooper reportedly “recognized signs of possible drug activity” during the stop, OSP said. A drug detection K-9 later alerted law enforcement of the possible presence of illegal drugs after searching the outside of the car.
“Once the K-9 alerted to the potential presence of illegal drugs, the driver fled on foot across all lanes of I-5 into a wooded area,” OSP said in a release. “A subsequent search of the vehicle led to the discovery of two kilograms of powdered fentanyl in the trunk.”
Authorities said a search for the suspect by law enforcement lasted “several hours” but to no avail. Officials said they think the suspect got a ride out of the area.