Alice Springs Detectives, acting on information received from the public, have arrested two men outside a local business in Alice Springs.

A 36 year-old man and a 19 year-old man were subject to a search and Police discovered several items hidden in their clothing that had allegedly been stolen from the business they had just exited.

Detective Sergeant Leith Phillips said the search also uncovered prescription medication.

“The drugs found are the type administered to people who are opium dependent and can only be prescribed under strict conditions.  They have a high street value and are in demand by drug dependant people.  Removing these drugs off the street is a good result for Police.”

Detective Sergeant Phillips said that prescription medication should only be used on advice and direction of a doctor.  Administering this type of drug without consultation can prove to be extremely harmful or even fatal if used by people they are not prescribed to, he said

The men were charged with Stealing and Possess Poison (prescription drug).

“This is an excellent example of community minded people and Police working together to reduce crime and keep people safe.  It is only with the assistance of the public that Police can do their job effectively.”

Enquires are continuing into this incident.