Safety Flash
Drugs tampering
Drugs tampering
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 01/02
- Security
- Security
- Pre-use checks
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Summary
A member reported tampering with an onboard plastic ampoule containing either morphine or pethidine. All or some of the drug was removed through a needle hole, replaced with clear liquid and the hole concealed. The flash highlights careful inventory and pre-use checks, and possible reconsideration of security arrangements.
Classifications: Security; physical security; site security.
Classifications: Pre-use checks; pre-use inspection.
Summary
A controlled drug ampoule was secretly emptied and refilled, highlighting the need for stronger storage and inspection controls.
IMCA SF 01/02. Themes: security.