Meth, Fentanyl Flood I-5: Two Face Federal Charges

EUGENE, Ore. – A massive haul of narcotics – over 120 pounds of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine – was seized from a vehicle on Interstate 5 in Linn County, leading to federal charges against two men already in the crosshairs for immigration violations. The bust highlights the relentless flow of poison into the Pacific Northwest and the ongoing struggle to stem the tide.

Jesus Campos Roman, 29, a Mexican national unlawfully residing in Washington state, and Eduar David Freites-Mosquera, 27, a Bolivian national also unlawfully residing in Washington, are now facing charges of conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine. The pair were allegedly transporting enough narcotics to devastate communities across the region.

The Oregon State Police initiated the traffic stop on July 30, 2025. A trained narcotics detection dog quickly signaled the presence of drugs, giving officers probable cause to search the vehicle. What they found in the trunk was staggering: more than 110 pounds of methamphetamine, five pounds of cocaine, and four pounds of fentanyl pills. The sheer quantity suggests a sophisticated operation with connections reaching far beyond Oregon’s borders.

Both Roman and Freites-Mosquera made their initial appearances in federal court today before a U.S. Magistrate Judge, who ordered them held without bail pending further proceedings. The judge cited the seriousness of the charges and the defendants’ lack of legal status as key factors in the decision. Their next court date has not been announced.

The investigation is a joint effort between the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Oregon State Police, demonstrating a coordinated approach to tackling large-scale drug trafficking. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Huynh is prosecuting the case for the District of Oregon, promising a vigorous pursuit of justice. This bust will likely trigger a wider investigation into the source of the drugs and any potential co-conspirators.

It’s crucial to remember that a criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Jesus Campos Roman and Eduar David Freites-Mosquera are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. However, the evidence presented thus far paints a grim picture, and the Grimy Times will continue to follow this case as it unfolds, exposing the dark underbelly of the drug trade and holding those responsible accountable.