Between January 21st and January 29th pharmacies throughout South-Western Ontario began receiving prescriptions which appeared fraudulent in nature. The prescriptions were for the substances of oxycodone and hydrocodone, which are both opioids, and scheduled substances listed in schedule 1 of the Controlled Drugs and Substances act.
These prescriptions were sent to pharmacies in Sarnia, Corunna and Glencoe.
On January 30th, the Sarnia Police Service arrested a male who attended a pharmacy in Sarnia to claim the prescription.
A 25 years of age of London, Ontario was arrested and charged with the following offences:
- Uttering a Forged Document (6 counts)
- Fraud (6 counts)
The suspect was held by the Sarnia Police Service for a bail hearing.
The Sarnia Police Service would like to speak with any additional pharmacies which may have recieved similiar fraudulent prescriptions for these substances. If you have any additional information please contact Detective Constable Shawn Munro, of the Sarnia Police Service Criminal Investigations Division at (519) 344-8861 x 6179.