SCU seizes 20 pounds of methamphetamine during search warrant

On July 1, the Eugene Police Street Crimes Unit, the Special Investigations Unit, and partner agencies, served a search warrant in South Eugene as a part of a narcotics investigation. During the investigation, officers determined two drug transactions occurred, each of which were for two pounds of methamphetamine. Both of those transactions were interrupted, and the drugs were recovered.

The involved residence was a short-term rental property from which an additional 16 pounds of methamphetamine were recovered. Investigators confirmed the owner of the rental property was not involved. All told, officers seized 20 pounds of methamphetamine and cash associated to the two sales. Based on the investigation, officers were confident the entire shipment of narcotics and cash were seized, and none of this load made it to the streets. The suspect, 19-year-old California resident Amber Flores, was arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession and Delivery of Methamphetamine- Commercial Drug Offense.

SCU focuses on prolific offenders, who are identified through intelligence-based policing, public tips, and other sources. They proactively respond across the city to quality-of-life issues as they arise, using all available resources and partners such as community groups, neighborhood associations and city services. SCU is dedicated to targeting immediate and acute community safety system issues while working toward mission-critical enhancements that need to be addressed through a longer-term and broader community safety initiative.