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Man accused of stealing meds from employer and trafficking them

Police say the accused stole over $1,000 worth of medication over a 10-month period
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A Sault man has been accused of stealing medication from his employer for the purpose of trafficking.

Sault Police say an investigation into unaccounted for medication began in August 2020. 

A press release issued by the police service today states officers believe between Nov. 4, 2019 and Aug. 10, 2020, the accused stole roughly $1,254 worth of medication from his employer.

As a result, Matti Pulkkinen, 40, was arrested on Thursday and charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, two counts of trafficking and theft under $5,000.

He is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 21, 2020.