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Largest Oregon Meth Bust Results In Seizure Of Nearly 400 Pounds

The DEA working with local law enforcement seized what they say is more than $1 million worth of methamphetamines.

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A nearly year-long investigation by the DEA resulted in the largest seizure of meth in Oregon's history – nearly 400 pounds.
A nearly year-long investigation by the DEA resulted in the largest seizure of meth in Oregon's history – nearly 400 pounds. (Office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon)

OREGON CITY, OR — Three hundred and eighty four pounds of methamphetamines. That's a lot of meth. So much so that it amounts to the largest seizure of the drug in Oregon's history.

Federal prosecutors Monday announced charges against 47-year-old Martin Manzo-Negrete. He's also known as Javier Cardenas-Manzo, and was arrested Sept. 15.

He's charged with possession with intent to distribute. The nearly 400 pounds is worth more than $1 million on the street, Federal officials said.

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Manzo-Negrete led an organization that distributed the drug in Oregon and California, prosecutors said. Four other people were arrested and charged with him.

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Agents also seized 14 firearms, some of which were stolen, and more than $76,000 in cash.

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