JUST IN: Police find drugs used for HIV treatment, hidden in bushes
Constable Jacob Nhlongo said police suspected the pills were put there to be collected later by criminals.
Rabie Ridge police discovered boxes of pills along Dale Road in Austin View this morning.
The police who were on patrol noticed deserted boxes in a bush nearby.
When they went to investigate they discovered it was Lexam 20mg pills that have not expired.
Constable Jacob Nhlongo said police suspected the pills were put there to be collected later by criminals.
“We have called nearby hospitals and clinics and we are waiting for their response as to whether they have lost anything through theft or hijacking,” said Constable Nhlongo.
A nurse from a clinic in Rabie Ridge identified the consignment as a medication used by HIV positive patients. “These pills are given to patients who are in a window period and waiting to be on ARV’s,” said the nurse who wished to remain anonymous.
