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Fake pharmacist from Haarlem arrested for stealing heavy painkillers

Fake pharmacist from Haarlem arrested for stealing heavy painkillers

A woman from Haarlem was arrested for posing as a pharmacy worker to steal oxycodone from elderly residents by claiming their medication was contaminated. The suspect carried out the scam at least six times due to addiction issues and will now enter a treatment program. Local pharmacies warned that they never visit customers unannounced to collect medication.

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