As a result of an investigation by Detectives from Northern Drug Investigation Services in conjunction with Ambulance Tasmania, a 48 year old man from Northern Tasmania has been charged with stealing a quantity of Morphine.

The man at the time was an employee of the  Ambulance Tasmania and was performing duties as a paramedic.

He was arrested and charged on the 25th of July and has been bailed to appear on the 26th of September 2012 in the Launceston Court of Petty Sessions.

The investigation is continuing.

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