Three Honduran nationals living unlawfully in Oregon appeared in federal court after being arrested for trafficking fentanyl in downtown Portland. The arrests took place last Thursday, which coincided with National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day.
Antoni Yahir Pavon-Rosales, 18, faces charges of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. Cristian Ravolales, 27, and Kevin Concepcion Ramos-Espinoza, 34, are both charged with distribution and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.
According to court documents, on August 21, 2025, a coordinated enforcement mission was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Portland Police Bureau Central Neighborhood Response Team and Bike Squad, PPB Narcotics and Organized Crime Unit, the Clackamas County Interagency Task Force (CCITF), and the United States Attorney’s Office. Investigators observed Pavon-Rosales attempting to sell fentanyl before arresting him and seizing 22.5 grams of fentanyl along with $795. That same evening, Ravolales was seen engaging in drug trafficking activities; he was arrested and found with 45.9 grams of fentanyl and $579. Ramos-Espinoza was also observed participating in multiple acts of drug trafficking before his arrest; authorities seized 14.7 grams of fentanyl and $2,461 from him. Ramos-Espinoza has two pending delivery of controlled substance cases in Multnomah County Circuit Court.
All three defendants were ordered detained pending further proceedings following their initial appearance before a U.S. Magistrate Judge. Their arraignments are scheduled for September 24, 2025.
The FBI led the investigation alongside local law enforcement partners including PPB Central NRT and Bike Squad, PPB NOC, and CCITF. Assistant U.S. Attorney Scott Kerin is prosecuting these cases for the District of Oregon.
CCITF operates as part of the Oregon-Idaho High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Program (HIDTA), which is funded by the Office of National Drug Control Policy to support multi-agency drug enforcement efforts across jurisdictions.
A criminal complaint represents only an accusation; all defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Authorities note that illicit fentanyl is responsible for a significant rise in overdose deaths throughout Oregon due to its potency—just two milligrams can be lethal for an average adult male.
Those seeking help for addiction can contact Lines for Life at 1-800-923-4357 or visit www.linesforlife.org for support services available around the clock.
