Alleged Ringleader of Massive Fentanyl Ring Escapes Justice

Luis Funez, an alleged ringleader of a major drug trafficking organization operating in Portland, was allowed to walk out of jail despite being indicted on multiple charges and found with 52 pounds of fentanyl. Due to a communication breakdown and court policies, Funez was only booked on charges related to a previous warrant and not the new charges from the raid. Portland's strict guidelines for holding individuals in jail pending trial for drug offenses played a role in Funez's release. The incident has raised questions about booking practices and calls for reforming the county's pretrial detention policies.