Vet Suspected of Illegally Selling Potent Drugs
Police investigating the deaths of seven dogs and cats at a pet shop have discovered that the business allegedly obtained powerful prescription drugs illegally from a veterinarian for several years, allowing unlicensed staff to administer the medicines in an apparent effort to reduce operating costs. (News On Japan)
Police investigating the deaths of seven dogs and cats at a pet shop have discovered a pattern of illegal drug supply. The company allegedly obtained powerful prescription drugs from a veterinarian for years, enabling unlicensed staff to administer the potent medicines to reduce operational costs. Four individuals, including the pet shop's head, Yasuyuki Amami, are suspected of directing employees lacking veterinary licenses to give the drugs to animals.
Additionally, veterinarian Hiromi Noda and another person are suspected of selling pharmaceutical products without proper authorization in February. Police believe this illegal practice was systematic, with staff repeatedly instructed to administer drugs despite lacking necessary veterinary qualifications. Authorities are now probing the drug supply arrangement and the circumstances surrounding the animal deaths, focusing on whether cost-cutting led to repeated regulatory violations.
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