Sabotage suspected in drug mix-up

The makers of Nurofen Plus recalled the tablets tonight and confirmed sabotage was suspected in packets of the painkillers.

Five reported cases of other manufacturers’ medicines were discovered in boxes of Nurofen Plus with a spokesman for manufacturer Reckitt Benckiser (UK) Ltd saying: “Sabotage is suspected and we are working with the police on a formal investigation to find the person or persons responsible.