Critical medical supplies and drugs stolen from Otago rescue helicopter

Monday 13 January 2025 · 7 outlets · 7 reports · updated Tue 14 Jan 2025, 7:32am

In this story Dunedin Hospital

Thieves stole a bag containing drugs and critical medical equipment from a Queenstown rescue helicopter at Taieri Airfield over the weekend. Police warned the theft could endanger patients and be fatal if the drugs are used recreationally. The chief executive of Helicopters Otago has offered a $10,000 reward for information.

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1. The Press via StuffMon 13 Jan 2025, 2:11pm

   ‘Critical’ drugs and medical equipment stolen from air ambulance helicopter (opens in new tab)

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2. Otago Daily TimesMon 13 Jan 2025, 2:25pm

   Life-saving drugs stolen from rescue helicopter - police (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldMon 13 Jan 2025, 2:35pm

   Drugs stolen from Otago air ambulance: Police warn medications could be deadly (opens in new tab)

   • $10k reward to catch thief who stole medical supplies from rescue chopper (opens in new tab) Tue 14 Jan 2025, 7:32am
4. RNZMon 13 Jan 2025, 3:17pm

   Thieves slammed for putting lives at risk by taking medical supplies from rescue helicopter (opens in new tab)

   • $10k reward offered after supplies stolen from rescue helicopter (opens in new tab) Tue 14 Jan 2025, 5:24am
5. 1NewsMon 13 Jan 2025, 3:47pm

   Bag of drugs stolen from Otago rescue helicopter at airfield (opens in new tab)