SALEM, Ore. — On May 6, 2026, Edward Garza, 59, of Salem, was arrested and approximately 15 pounds of methamphetamine was seized in connection with a drug offense following a narcotics investigation conducted by the Strategic Investigations Unit.
As part of an ongoing investigation, at approximately 5:00 p.m., detectives, assisted by an Oregon State Police narcotics detection canine, came into contact with Garza in the parking lot of Fred Meyer located at 3450 Commercial Street SE. A judicial search warrant was obtained for the vehicle, and the methamphetamine was located in the trunk.
Garza was transported to Marion County Jail and lodged on charges of Delivery of Controlled Substances-Methamphetamine.
The investigation is ongoing, and further inquiries should be directed to the Marion County District Attorney’s Office.
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