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16/01/2006
Pharmacy burgled in Warrenpoint
Police have warned members of the public to be vigilant following the theft of 80 boxes of temazepam tablets from a pharmacy in Warrenpoint.
The burglary was reported just after 1am on Sunday after thieves gained entry to the Church Street store by removing a window at the rear of the premises.
The robbers opened a safe and removed the drugs, which have the brand names IVAX and APS, they also made off with an undisclosed sum of money.
Detectives have warned that these tablets should only be taken under medical supervision and are urging anyone who knows the whereabouts of the drugs or is offered them from an unusual source to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or to call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
(EF/SP)
The burglary was reported just after 1am on Sunday after thieves gained entry to the Church Street store by removing a window at the rear of the premises.
The robbers opened a safe and removed the drugs, which have the brand names IVAX and APS, they also made off with an undisclosed sum of money.
Detectives have warned that these tablets should only be taken under medical supervision and are urging anyone who knows the whereabouts of the drugs or is offered them from an unusual source to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or to call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
(EF/SP)
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