Postman Dismissed Following Shocking Doorbell Footage
A Royal Mail postman has been removed from his duties after video footage surfaced that allegedly showed him smoking a drugs pipe while seated in his official red delivery van. The incident, which occurred on October 30, was captured by a neighbourhood doorbell camera and later circulated online, prompting an immediate response from the postal service.
The Incident and Immediate Aftermath
The footage depicts the worker, wearing spectacles and his Royal Mail uniform, apparently inhaling from a substance within the cabin of his van. A bright light is seen flickering between his hands during the act. Seemingly aware of the risk, the individual is then shown disposing of an item by dropping it outside his window. In a move that suggested anxiety about being observed, he subsequently walked to the rear of the vehicle to check if anyone had spotted him before grabbing his phone and continuing his delivery round.
Public Reaction and Company Response
The video provoked a strong reaction online. One social media user simply commented, 'Oh dear,' while another questioned the worker's judgement, stating, 'If he hasn't been fired yet, he will now - why would you do this in uniform, in your van or at work anyway.' Others offered more sympathetic or humorous takes, with one person speculating he might be 'looking at an old treasure map' and another calling for support for the 'Poor guy.'
Royal Mail launched an urgent probe into the matter. A spokesperson for the company confirmed the outcome, stating: 'We took immediate steps to investigate. The individual was an agency worker and is no longer engaged by Royal Mail.' The dismissal highlights the strict rules governing Royal Mail staff, who are banned from smoking anything, including cigarettes, in their vans while in uniform and on shift.
Drug pipes are typically used to heat substances like crack cocaine, cannabis, or heroin to produce inhalable fumes. This case serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of violating workplace conduct policies, especially when such actions are captured and disseminated in the digital age.
