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APR 00] CRIMES, FIRES & ACCIDENTS
Dangerous Drugs Stolen In
Atherstone
Police have warned people in the Atherstone area to be on
the look-out for some dangerous drugs that were stolen in the town.
Potentially dangerous painkillers were in a handbag that
was stolen from the Hurley Working Men’s Club in Hurley, Atherstone on Thursday
evening.
The owner realised that the bag’s contents, including
£300 in cash and ten 50mg Pethadine ampules were missing yesterday.
Inspector David Sutcliffe said the painkillers were
prescribed and were intended for injection only.
He said:
"These are dangerous drugs in the wrong hands,
especially for children who may come across them."
He urged anyone who knew the whereabouts of the drugs to
call police on 01926 415000 or Crimestoppers 0800 555111.
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