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Finglas
Man arrested following armed robbery of pharmacy in north Dublin
During the course of the aggravated robbery, the man took a sum of cash and a quantity of medication.
A MAN IN his 30s has been arrested in relation to the robbery of a pharmacy in Dublin yesterday.
At around 5.20pm, a man entered the premises in Finglas, Dublin 11 armed with a knife and proceeded to threaten staff.
During the course of the aggravated robbery, the man took a sum of cash and a quantity of medication. He then fled the scene on foot.
Gardaí located the offending man during a follow-up search of the area.
He was arrested and the stolen property was recovered.
He is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 in Blanchardstown Garda Station.
Investigations are ongoing.
