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Strategic Investigations Unit Makes Arrest and Seizes 15 Pounds of Illegal Drugs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: May 7, 2026
CONTACT: Salem Police Communications Office | spdmedia@cityofsalem.ne
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 Special 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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