Gardai are investigating a burglary which occurred at a pharmacy in Castlebellingham in Co Louth at approximately 4.45am this morning 21st January 2011.
In the course of the burglary a safe containing an undisclosed amount of cash and a variety of controlled drugs were taken.
The majority of the drugs taken are packaged in blister pack units. Medical advice suggests that these controlled drugs taken without medical supervision or perscription could be potentially harmful.
Anyone who may have any information in relation to the burglary or the whereabouts of the drugs is asked to contact Castlebellingham Garda Station on 042-9372205 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111.
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