13/04/2016
Prescription Drugs Stolen From Van In L'Derry
A quantity of prescription drugs have been stolen from a van in L'Derry.
The medicines, which included diazepam, tramadol and zopiclone, were stolen from a parked van in the William Street area at around 11.40am on Wednesday, 13 April.
Inspector Tony Moore said: "I would urge the public to be vigilant and to ensure that they do not put their health at risk by purchasing medication from an illicit source. The medicines involved are potent and are subject to abuse. People should only take medicines in consultation with their healthcare professionals who have access to patient health records, who are qualified to assess their medical needs and can take into account the risks and benefits associated with every medicine."
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD)
The medicines, which included diazepam, tramadol and zopiclone, were stolen from a parked van in the William Street area at around 11.40am on Wednesday, 13 April.
Inspector Tony Moore said: "I would urge the public to be vigilant and to ensure that they do not put their health at risk by purchasing medication from an illicit source. The medicines involved are potent and are subject to abuse. People should only take medicines in consultation with their healthcare professionals who have access to patient health records, who are qualified to assess their medical needs and can take into account the risks and benefits associated with every medicine."
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD)
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