By RODRICK DESURI
AUKI
Auki Police in Malaita Province will conduct a high-profile investigation into the case of missing drugs from Kiluufi hospital in Malaita province.
Malaita Provincial Police Commander, Superintendent Michael Ramosaea in an interview with the paper said two suspects have been identified in connection with the missing drugs, and they are hospital workers.
He mentioned that one of the suspects was arrested last week but was released later due to insufficient evidence.
“There are two people suspected for the missing drugs. One of the suspects was arrested last month but was released later because of a lack of evidence,” he said.
Ramosaea said that his office will be very active in their investigation until they identify the real culprit behind the missing vital medical drugs.
“Since we have more information related to this matter from the discussions with doctors and nurses at Kilu’ufi Hospital, we will investigate the matter until we arrest the individuals,” he said.
A recent media report said that the missing drugs included five cartons of Coartem and a carton of Amoxicillin.
“Those medical drugs were meant for Malu’u Rural Health Centre,” the media report said.
Island Sun understands that this is not the first time drugs have gone missing from Kilu’ufi Hospital.
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