National

Police warn of powerful drug stolen from Vancouver pharmacy during armed robbery

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 24 Dec, 2014 11:11 AM

VANCOUVER — Police are warning the public about a potentially lethal drug that has been stolen from a Vancouver pharmacy.

Officers say two people armed with guns took a variety of prescription drugs from a store Tuesday.

Police say among the stolen pharmaceuticals, they are most concerned about a small quantity of fentanyl patches.

Officers describe fentanyl as an "unforgiving drug" that is much more powerful than heroin and can be lethal, even in small doses.

Anyone with information about the robbery is being asked to contact the Vancouver Police Department or Crime Stoppers.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Rehtaeh Parsons Society To Tackle Cyberbullying, Youth Sexual Violence

HALIFAX — The parents of Rehtaeh Parsons have set up a new organization to address the prevalence of cyberbullying, youth sexual violence and the distribution of images among young people.

Rehtaeh Parsons Society To Tackle Cyberbullying, Youth Sexual Violence

Ontario Wants $300k In Wrongful Social Assistance Payments Back

TORONTO - The Ontario government says a glitch with social assistance transfers that queued up $20 million in overpayments has been fixed — though efforts are underway to retrieve $300,000 that did end up being received.

Ontario Wants $300k In Wrongful Social Assistance Payments Back

'Fifth Estate' questions CBC internal probe of Jian Ghomeshi allegations

TORONTO — A new episode of "The Fifth Estate" takes aim at the internal CBC probe of Jian Ghomeshi, with one "Q" employee saying his faith in the broadcaster has been shaken due to lingering questions about the investigation.

'Fifth Estate' questions CBC internal probe of Jian Ghomeshi allegations

Lawyer Disbarred For Stealing Clients' Money, Misleading BC Law Society

The society says a hearing determined there are 26 proven allegations against Bradley Tak, who also failed to remit taxes he'd collected from clients.

Lawyer Disbarred For Stealing Clients' Money, Misleading BC Law Society

Pipeline Survey Crews Wrap Early In Disputed Zone At Centre Of Protests, Arrests

BURNABY, B.C. — Kinder Morgan is pulling its equipment out early from Burnaby Mountain — the area at the centre of anti-pipeline protests in Metro Vancouver.