Two female paramedics who used their job to steal prescription drugs from the homes of either dead or dying people have been jailed. Ruth Lambert, 33, and Jessica Silvester, 29, dressed as nurses to gain access to patients' homes before raiding their medicine cabinet. The vile pair were taking their painkillers, which had been intended to make their last few days more comfortable, because they were addicted to opiates. The couple, who are in a relationship and engaged, described as "callous" and their actions an "astonishing abuse of position". Their lawyers argued the pair had become addicted to opiates after becoming paramedics and discovering they helped treat their physical and mental pain.

Source: The Star January 13, 2022 13:10 UTC