In a recent crackdown on illicit drug activities, the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and FBI jointly managed to make a significant dent in the local narcotics market. According to a press release from the MCSO, a man was arrested in connection with a drug bust in northeast Portland that netted more than nine pounds of methamphetamine, a kilo of fentanyl, and $40,000 in cash.
The operation, which took place on September 3, 2025, involved members of the Dangerous Drugs Team (DDT) conducting surveillance at a location where drug activity had been known to occur. Ricardo Olivas Sentael, 34, was observed engaging in a drug deal, which led investigators to follow and subsequently search his car. The search yielded half a pound of fentanyl. In a statement obtained by the MCSO, Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell noted, “With fentanyl’s potency, we need everyone to understand that even a very small amount can be deadly.”
However, the search didn’t stop there. Later the same day, a subsequent search of Olivas Sentael’s hotel room in southeast Portland led to the discovery of an even larger stash of drugs. The operation was deemed a clear success, as it potentially saved hundreds of lives. Earlier this year, the DDT was also responsible for the largest drug seizure in MCSO’s history, boasting over 278 pounds of methamphetamine and more than two pounds of cocaine confiscated in one haul…