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School district K9s receive emergency treatment after exposure to 'extremely dangerous drugs'

K9s Ace and Peppermint released after emergency treatment
Posted at 3:01 PM, Apr 04, 2024
and last updated 2024-04-04 18:44:45-04

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Two K9 officers with the Clark County School District Police Department have been released from the vet after receiving emergency medical treatment.

Ace and Peppermint were helping to execute a search warrant on Wednesday, and while clearing a location for drugs and weapons, they were both exposed to a mix of illegal drugs, according to CCSDPD.

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Authorities said they were quickly moved and given NARCAN. Veterinary Emergency + Critical Care was located only five minutes away, and staff immediately began emergency treatment on the dogs when they arrived.

CCSDPD said Ace and Peppermint spent the night in the animal hospital for treatment and observation and were released Thursday morning. Officials said the dogs will take time off to recover over the next few days.

Channel 13 has reached out to authorities to clarify what drugs they consumed and where the search warrant was executed. CCSDPD only clarified that the incident happened off school property.