DEA Reviewing Salina Animal Shelter Fatal-Plus Use; Salina Police Also In Contact, Investigator Says

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has confirmed it is reviewing information submitted regarding the Salina Animal Shelter and its use of Fatal-Plus, the euthanasia drug referenced in recent records questions.

In an email, DEA Diversion Investigator Jaron S. Dowell said the agency is “reviewing all the information provided” and noted that he has also been contacted by Officer Surface with the Salina Police Department.

Dowell also confirmed that Fatal-Plus is a controlled substance and said the DEA is responsible for ensuring registrants remain compliant with all applicable federal regulations under the Code of Federal Regulations and United States Code.

At this stage, the DEA has not announced any findings of wrongdoing or confirmed whether formal enforcement action will be taken. The email does, however, show that the agency is actively reviewing information related to controlled substance compliance involving euthanasia drugs used at the Salina Animal Shelter.

Salina311 has reached out to the Salina Police Department and City Manager for comment and will update the story once they reply.