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	An investigation is under way into the alleged discovery of illegal drugs in a Health Service Executive ambulance in Dublin.</p>
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	It is understood that a number of staff at the National Ambulance Service in Dublin have been placed on protective leave following the incident.</p>
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	A garda spokesperson said the National Ambulance Service reported &quot;a number of matters&quot; to Blanchardstown Garda Station and confirmed that an investigation is under way.</p>
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	However, garda&iacute; said nobody has been arrested in relation to the incident.</p>
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	In a statement to RT&Eacute; News, the HSE&#39;s National Ambulance Service said &quot;it is not in a position to comment as investigations are ongoing&quot;.</p>
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	(Published by RTE.ie on the 25th July 2016)</p>
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	<a href="http://www.rte.ie/news/2016/0724/804453-ambulance/">http://www.rte.ie/news/2016/0724/804453-ambulance/</a></p>
