Suspect arrested for using fake prescriptions to manufacture drugs

The Judicial Police in Aveiro arrested a 34-year-old man suspected of using fake prescriptions to acquire medications intended for drug manufacturing or direct consumption. The suspect was caught in the act during investigations targeting the illegal purchase of substances like Rivotril, Tramadol, and Pregabalin. These medications are linked to the production of recreational drugs and are believed to be transported for sale in other countries. The police seized multiple prescriptions that could be reused, highlighting significant public financial losses due to state subsidies for these drugs. The suspect faces charges of qualified fraud and drug trafficking and will undergo a judicial interrogation.