Apr 05, 2023

5,000 suspected fentanyl pills seized in Salina

Posted Apr 05, 2023 10:45 PM
-Some of the items seized during the search of a south Salina home on Tuesday<b>.</b>Photo Salina Police Department
-Some of the items seized during the search of a south Salina home on Tuesday.Photo Salina Police Department

By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY
Salina Post

More than 5,000 pills suspected to contain fentanyl, weapons, and more than a half ounce of methamphetamine were among the items seized when a search warrant was served at a south Salina residence Tuesday.

The Salina Police Department reported that its SWAT Team, department detectives, and Kansas Bureau of Investigation agents served a search warrant at 827 Mike Drive regarding a drug investigation involving the distribution of fentanyl pills, according to a media release.

Officers seized, More than 5,000 pills, More than a half ounce of suspected methamphetamine, Two hand guns, 9mm ammunition and Suspected stolen property.

The pills are commonly recognized to be counterfeit oxycodone pills containing suspected fentanyl," the Salina Police Department noted in the news release.

At the conclusion of the search, the following people were arrested on a number of requested charges.

Walburn photo Saline Co.
Walburn photo Saline Co.

Walburn is being held on requested charges 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, and Possession of stolen property

Chelsea Walburn
Chelsea Walburn

Chelsea Walburn is being held on requested charges 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 and Possession of stolen property.