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NY Thieves Target PA Pharmacy for $16K Weight Loss Drugs
17 Jan
Summary
- Suspects traveled from New York to Pennsylvania for the robbery.
- Thousands of dollars worth of weight loss medications were stolen.
- The incident highlights concerns about a growing black market.
A meticulously planned robbery occurred at Smart Choice Pharmacy in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, when three individuals journeyed from New York City to steal valuable weight loss medications. The suspects targeted a delivery driver, absconding with approximately $16,000 worth of GLP-1 drugs such as Mounjaro, Ozempic, and Trulicity.
This targeted heist underscores a potential escalation in the black market for these sought-after medications. Pharmacists and police note that the drugs' substantial monthly cost and scarcity may be driving illicit activities, leading criminals to seek alternative acquisition methods. The suspects fled the scene but were apprehended shortly after, with the stolen medication recovered.
Authorities are urging pharmacies to remain vigilant against suspicious inquiries about deliveries, recognizing that criminals are actively seeking opportunities to exploit the high value of these prescription drugs. Investigations are ongoing to determine if this incident signals a broader trend in pharmacy-related crime.
