A former healthcare professional entrusted with public safety has been revealed as a calculating would-be killer after plotting to murder his own mother in one of the most disturbing cases to hit the pharmacy sector.
The Chilling Details Emerge
Haseeb Abbasi, a 30-year-old former pharmacist at Boots, meticulously planned to poison his mother using prescription medication he had access to through his position. The shocking plot unfolded when police discovered his extensive research into lethal drug combinations and his attempts to acquire the means to carry out the murder.
A Web of Digital Evidence
Investigators uncovered Abbasi's sinister intentions through his digital footprint, which included:
- Extensive online searches about drug toxicity and fatal combinations
- Research into untraceable poisoning methods
- Attempts to source prescription medications for nefarious purposes
- Detailed planning documents outlining his murderous intentions
Swift Justice Served
Manchester Crown Court heard how Abbasi's plans were thwarted by vigilant authorities who acted on intelligence about his activities. Judge Nicholas Dean KC delivered a life sentence with a minimum term of 8 years, stating the case involved "significant planning" and represented a "very real risk" to his mother's life.
Healthcare Sector Reacts
The case has sent shockwaves through the pharmaceutical community, raising questions about vetting procedures and ethical safeguards within the profession. A Boots spokesperson confirmed Abbasi's immediate dismissal and their full cooperation with police throughout the investigation.
This disturbing case serves as a stark reminder that those entrusted with healthcare responsibilities can sometimes harbour the darkest of intentions, with the justice system acting decisively to prevent tragedy.
