Over 5,000 suspected fentanyl pills found during Salina drug bust

SALINA, Kan. (KSNW) -- A 36-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman are facing numerous charges after a search warrant was executed Tuesday in Salina.

The Salina Police Department says their SWAT team, along with the detective division and agents from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), executed a search warrant at a home in the 800 block of Mike Drive. Police were investigating the distribution of fentanyl pills.

During the search, they found over 5,000 pills, along with a half ounce of suspected methamphetamine, two handguns, 9mm ammunition, and suspected stolen property. The pills are believed to be counterfeit oxycodone pills suspected to contain fentanyl.

The 36-year-old man has been booked into the Saline County Jail on suspicion of the following charges:

• Six counts of aggravated endangering a child
• Distribution of opiates
• Possession of opiates
• Two counts of Kansas tax stamp violation
• Possession of methamphetamine
• Distribution of methamphetamine
• Criminal possession of a firearm
• Possession of stolen property

The 28-year-old woman was booked into the Saline County Jail on suspicion of the following charges:

• Six counts of aggravated endangering a child
• Distribution of opiates
• Possession of opiates
• Two counts of Kansas tax stamp violation
• Possession of methamphetamine,
• Distribution of methamphetamine
• Criminal possession of a firearm
• Bribery
• Possession of stolen property

The investigation is still ongoing.

Anyone who has information that can help with the investigation is encouraged to call Saline County Crime Stoppers at 785-825-TIPS, submit a tip online, or call the Salina Police Department at 785-826-7210.

If your tip leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

KSN News does not identify suspects unless they are formally charged with a crime.