MEDFORD, Ore. – A local business is allegedly connected to a black-market marijuana shipping operation.
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office said that on the morning of May 13, ProPack & Ship on Main Street in Medford was searched as part of a year-long investigation into illegal shipping of black market cannabis and other illicit substances.
That same day, a residence on Tahitian Avenue in Medford was also searched in connection with the case.
During the searches, investigators found and seized $1,191,970 in cash and 16 firearms.
“Throughout the course of this investigation multiple suspects were contacted and interviewed and additional subjects were identified using ProPack & Ship for illegal purposes,” the sheriff’s office said. “These subjects will be contacted and interviewed regarding their involvement.”
Two people, identified as 53-year-old Jonathan James Quintero and 28-year-old Matthew James Sachen, reportedly have criminal charges pending.
The investigation is ongoing.
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