(PAYETTE) On December 11, 2024, as part of a large-scale and coordinated operation, the Payette County Narcotics Task Force, in partnership with the Payette Police Department, Payette County Sheriff’s Office, Fruitland Police Department, and several agencies from other jurisdictions, executed a series of search warrants. The operation was aimed at dismantling illegal narcotics trafficking and distribution networks.
Search warrants were served at seven locations across Ontario, Oregon, and Payette, Idaho, which were suspected to be involved in drug distribution. The operation resulted in the arrest of seven individuals, along with the seizure of significant quantities of methamphetamine and suspected fentanyl.
Authorities also recovered large amounts of suspected drug proceeds and multiple firearms during the raids. This multi-agency operation highlights the ongoing efforts to combat illegal drug activities in the region.
