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Authorities say about 31 pounds of meth were seized from a man who tried to sell it to undercover police officers in Clackamas County on May 3. More drugs and nearly $19,000 were later seized from the suspect's home.

(Clackamas County Sheriff's Office)

Eligio Baltier-Carranza

A suspected drug dealer was arrested last week after authorities say he tried to sell about 31 pounds of methamphetamine to undercover officers in Clackamas County.

Eligio Baltier-Carranza's arrest on May 3 stems from a Portland metro area drug investigation that began in February, according to the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office.

Investigators posed as drug dealers and set up a meeting with Baltier-Carranza, who brought along 14 kilograms of meth, the sheriff's office said. More meth and nearly $19,000 also were seized from his home in Portland during a police search,

Baltier-Carranza, 44, was booked into the Clackamas County Jail on suspicion of conspiracy to commit unlawful delivery of methamphetamine.

-- Everton Bailey Jr.

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