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  duh!!! with the stupid drug war making drugs illegal of course people are going to break into drug stores and steal drugs. the only logical solution is to legalize drugs! Original Article


Feb 2, 3:14 AM EST

Police investigating string of drug thefts from pharmacists

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) -- Police in Tucson and Marana are investigating at least six incidents in which armed robbers demanded the drug OxyContin from pharmacists since October.

Meanwhile, police in Phoenix are looking into at least 30 similar incidents since June.

Authorities haven't determined if the Tucson and Phoenix cases are connected but say the Marana cases appear unrelated.

OxyContin is a brand-name prescription drug that contains the narcotic oxycodone - the morphine-like ingredient found in nearly 40 controlled prescription analgesics, including Percoset and Percodan.

But what makes OxyContin different - and extremely attractive to drug abusers and dealers - is the huge dosages available in a single pill.

While a Percoset tablet typically contains 5 milligrams of oxycodone, OxyContin tablets contain 10, 20 or 40 milligrams or the 80- and 160-milligram doses.

Authorities say tablets can be broken and swallowed or crushed and snorted. It is sold for about $1 per milligram on the street.