Ambulance staff under investigation of misuse of drugs

Date Published : July 24th, 2016    Published By : admin

Two separate investigations are underway by the Health Service Executive and An Garda Síochána following the alleged discovery of illegal drugs in a Dublin based HSE ambulance.

It is reported that a number of staff at the National Ambulance Service have been placed on protective leave as a result of the incident. Management at the National Ambulance Service reported a number of matters of concern to the gardaí in relation to the alleged discovery.

The HSE have provided gardaí with access to records documenting the movement of ambulances in relation to the investigation.

No arrests have been made in connection with the investigation.

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