In February 2017, the Clackamas County Interagency Task Force began an investigation into a Drug Trafficking Organization (DTO) operating in the metropolitan area.
Through its investigation, the task force identified Eligio Jose Baltier-Carranza as one of the organization's top distributors in the area.
On May 3, 2017, CCITF investigators -- portraying themselves as high-level drug traffickers -- negotiated a drug transaction with Baltier-Carranza.
Baltier-Carrnanza eventually delivered 14 kilograms (nearly 31 lbs.) of finished methamphetamine to CCITF investigators.
The investigation led to a search at Baltier-Carranza's Portland residence -- which resulted in the seizure of an additional quantity of methamphetamine and nearly $19,000 in U.S. currency.
Baltier-Carranza is currently being held at Clackamas County Jail on a charge of Delivery of a Controlled Substance and several warrants he had active for his arrest.
Baltier-Carranza's bail has been set at $500,000.