August 14, 2024 4:50 p.m.  

The Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team is conducting an investigation into a large amount of suspected methamphetamine located early this week by a citizen in Fir Grove Park in Roseburg.

DINT Commander, Lieutenant Rick McArthur said law enforcement was contacted after the resident found what appeared to be two brand new bags of charcoal briquettes in the brush along a trail in the park. McArthur said the bags appeared to have been abandoned and it was suspected that they had been stolen. The bags were opened and were found to contain the suspected meth mixed in with the briquettes.

McArthur said the area is highly populated during the day with kids and adults utilizing the park and trails. DINT took possession of both the bags of briquettes and the suspected controlled substances. DINT is seeking information from the public on anyone who may have seen the briquettes being carried into or left at the park.

McArthur said the specific amount of meth is not being disclosed at this time.

DINT can be contacted at 440-4474 or through their web tip line that can be found at www.dcso.com