In November 2023, a major 18-month investigation into an armed drug trafficking organization culminated in a large-scale raid in , resulting in 24 arrests and the seizure of dozens of firearms. More recently, in early 2026, law enforcement conducted another high-profile operation that seized 40 pounds of methamphetamine . November 2023: Dismantling a Major Trafficking Ring
: The operation involved the DEA, Oregon State Police , and the Grants Pass Police Department , among many others. February 2026: 40-Pound Meth Bust
: 24 individuals were arrested. Authorities seized 37 firearms , including a fully automatic weapon and an explosive device. raid-in-grants-pass-oregon
: Frequent raids target unlicensed grow sites. For example, a January 2023 raid on Tunnel Loop Road resulted in the destruction of over 700 marijuana plants , while an October 2021 raid on Linda Lee Lane seized 445 plants and 100 pounds of processed product.
: The operation was assisted by the Grants Pass Police SWAT Quick Response Team, the Rogue Area Drug Enforcement (RADE) team, and the Oregon State Police. In November 2023, a major 18-month investigation into
: Investigators raided the residence of 38-year-old Christopher Smith, seizing 74 firearms , two ghost guns, a 3D printer, and 400 grams of fentanyl.
On November 14, 2023, more than 50 DEA special agents joined forces with state and local police to execute nine search warrants in and around Grants Pass. February 2026: 40-Pound Meth Bust : 24 individuals
: A multi-agency task force raided the Silk Road Massage Parlor , leading to arrests for promoting prostitution and the discovery of evidence related to human trafficking.