Urgent warning after 'dangerous' drugs stolen
They were taken near Blandford
Last updated 6th Jul 2023
Police are issuing a warning to the public after a vehicle was broken into and a quantity of dangerous veterinary controlled drugs were stolen near Blandford.
At 1.30pm on Wednesday 5 July 2023 a vehicle, which belonged to a registered vet, was broken into in a layby on the A350 between Pimperne and Shaftesbury.
A quantity of euthanasia drugs was stolen from within the vehicle.
Inspector Luke Larcombe, of Dorset Police, said: “We are sending out an urgent warning to the public about these drugs now being in public circulation.
"These drugs are only normally administered under clinical supervision and anyone taking them is putting their health at serious risk. These drugs could lead to serious injury or death.
“It is imperative that we locate these controlled drugs to ensure no one comes to harm.
“I would like to get a message out to anyone involved in the misuse of drugs in the Dorset area to be aware that use of such substances can, and in this instance almost certainly would, prove fatal to the user.
“Finally, I would also appeal to anyone with information about the whereabouts of these drugs, illicit drug supply or availability of non-prescribed medicines to make police aware immediately.
“If you have seen something you believe could be the drugs discarded in the area, please contact Dorset Police.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230104762. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.