SYDNEY-BASED pharmacy-owner, Hans Morkos, is in an induced coma after inadvertently consuming liquid methylamphetamine disguised as wine, that had been sent to his Annandale store.
The incident, which occurred on 31 Jan, was brought to the attention of NSW Police earlier this week, when one of Morkos's employees went to Glebe Police Station to report an alleged intimidation offence.
A police spokesperson told Pharmacy Daily that a 42-year-old man went to the female pharmacy worker's home on Mon evening, where he threatened her and demanded money.
"Officers attached to Campsie Police Area Command subsequently commenced an investigation into the incident," the spokesperson said.
"Following inquiries, a 42-year-old man was arrested at Panania on Tue.
"The man was taken to Campsie Police Station and charged with stalk/intimidate intend [to cause] fear [of] physical harm.
"He was granted conditional bail and is due to appear at Bankstown Local Court on Tue 01 Mar.
"During the investigation, police were notified of an incident at a pharmacy at Annandale on Mon 31 Jan.
"Officers were told a male employee [Morkos] -- aged 43 -- had suffered a medical episode.
"The man was located by the 37-year-old woman who contacted NSW Ambulance paramedics.
"He was taken to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, where he remains in an induced coma.
"An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the man's injuries is currently underway by officers attached to Leichhardt Police Area Command.
"As part of ongoing inquiries, a crime scene warrant was executed at the business and a number of items were seized for further examination."
The NSW Police spokesperson was unable to provide further information regarding the incident.
However, The Daily Telegraph has identified the man who allegedly threatened the female staff member was Morkos's brother, Amir Banoub.
The publication also reported that Morkos's pharmacy has been placed in the hands of administrators following the incident.
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