TWO men have been arrested after a series of fraud squad raids on pharmacies and houses in Clacton.
Police officers and NHS fraud investigators joined forces to target five properties in the town on Tuesday.
They raided two Prescription 2 You pharmacies – in Pier Avenue and Oakwood Business Park on Stephenson Road.
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A warrant was also executed at North Road Pharmacy on St Johns Road, as well as two homes in Tendring and St Osyth.
The pharmacies were closed while investigations were carried out, but were re-opened by Tuesday afternoon.
The raids were planned and launched by NHS Protect, the organisation that tackles fraud within the health service.
Adrian Marr, director of resources at NHS North Essex said: “Essex Police and NHS Protect are investigating suspected fraud involving three pharmacies in the Clacton area. “We are working with our police colleagues to assist the investigation and ensure continuing patient services with no adverse effects on clinical care.”
The investigation is believed to be into an alleged fraud involving prescriptions.
No official comment on the circumstances around the raids has been released.
A 45 year-old man from St Osyth was arrested on suspicion of fraud offences and bailed until June 27.
A 39 year-old man from Tendring village was also arrested and has been released on bail until July 3.
