Multiagency Task Force Seizes 40 Pounds of Meth in Grants Pass

GRANTS PASS, Ore. (Feb. 9, 2026) — The Grants Pass Police Department, working in partnership with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, seized approximately 40 pounds of methamphetamine during a major drug investigation over the weekend, authorities said.

The seizure was the result of an investigation led Saturday by a Grants Pass Police detective assigned as a Task Force Officer to the local DEA office. The detective is embedded with the federal agency as part of a long-term partnership aimed at identifying, disrupting and dismantling drug trafficking organizations operating in Grants Pass and across Southern Oregon.

Police said the detective’s role includes investigating complex narcotics cases, coordinating multi-agency operations and targeting high-level suppliers responsible for distributing large quantities of illegal drugs in the region. Officials credited the task force officer with managing numerous significant interdictions and arrests of major drug traffickers whose operations have affected local neighborhoods.

In the latest case, investigators worked alongside the Grants Pass Police SWAT Quick Response Team, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Rogue Area Drug Enforcement (RADE) team, the Oregon State Police and other members of the DEA Task Force. Authorities did not immediately release details about the location of the seizure, arrests made or whether additional charges are expected, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation.

Law enforcement officials said the seizure represents a substantial disruption to the illegal drug supply in Southern Oregon and prevents large quantities of methamphetamine from reaching local communities. Police noted that methamphetamine trafficking continues to pose serious public safety concerns, contributing to addiction, violent crime and property offenses throughout the region.

“The Grants Pass Police Department remains committed to combating drug crimes and holding traffickers accountable,” the department said in a statement. Officials emphasized that partnerships between local, state and federal agencies allow investigators to share intelligence, pool resources and pursue larger criminal organizations that often operate across city and state lines.

Authorities encouraged community members to report suspected drug activity. Tips can be submitted anonymously to the Grants Pass Police Department tip line at 541-237-5607.