Germany – investigation opened into suspected illegal chemical exports

The prosecutor’s office in Oldenburg has opened an investigation into VET Pharma Friesoythe GmbH for suspected illegal exports of a controlled chemical to Japan and United States.

The chemical is used to put down dogs, but can also be used for lethal injections. A such it is tightly regulated.

The exports are alleged to have taken place in 2017 and 2018 and to not have been properly licenced.

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