Sheriff Sam Elliott has decided that the best way to combat the scourge of fentanyl and the growing epidemic of illicit drug use in Yamhill County is to create a dedicated drug enforcement team within his office.
The unit will focus, Elliott said in an announcement released May 29, on aggressively combating the trafficking, distribution and use of dangerous narcotics within the county — with the team’s No. 1 emphasis on fentanyl.
“Every life in Yamhill County is valuable, and the devastating impact of these drugs has touched too many families,” Elliott said. “The safety, health and future of our community depend on strong, proactive measures.”…