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Media Release

Aiding a suicide charge, Clayfield

Police have charged a 48-year-old Mount Nebo man this evening with aiding a suicide.

This follows an investigation by Hendra CIB into the sudden death of a 76-year-old man at a residence in Junction Road, Clayfield on June 20, 2009.

The man was found deceased by a neighbour about 5.30pm that day.

It will be alleged the man died as a result of having high levels of Pentobarbital in his system, a drug not readily available in Australia and normally used to euthanize animals.

A 48-year-old man was arrested and charged with aiding a suicide under Section 311 of the Criminal Code.

He has also been charged with importation of a border controlled drug under Section 307.4 of the Commonwealth Code.

The man will appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court tomorrow.

Media and Public Affairs Branch
07 3015 2444

Last Updated: 08/02/2010