Two arrests after pharmacy staff threatened with screwdrivers during robbery

Two men brandishing screwdrivers entered a pharmacy in the Donnybrook area of Dublin and threatened staff.
Two arrests after pharmacy staff threatened with screwdrivers during robbery

Tomas Doherty

Gardaí have arrested two men after a robbery at a pharmacy in Dublin 4 on Saturday.

Officers were alerted when two men brandishing screwdrivers entered a pharmacy in the Donnybrook area and threatened staff.

The pair fled from the scene on foot after taking a sum of cash, a phone and medication from the store.

In a follow up operation, gardaí carried out a search and arrest operation in the Clonskeagh area and arrested two men aged in their 40s. Quantities of medication were also recovered.

Both are currently detained at Irishtown Garda Station.

The investigation is ongoing, gardaí said.

More in this section

Woman who fell from hotel window on wedding night settles personal injury court action Woman who fell from hotel window on wedding night settles personal injury court action
Explained: Why are taxi drivers protesting? Explained: Why are taxi drivers protesting?
Court challenge settled over proposed Dublin drainage project Court challenge settled over proposed Dublin drainage project

Sponsored Content

Skechers launch basketball footwear range ahead of partnership with UCC Demons Skechers launch basketball footwear range ahead of partnership with UCC Demons
The season’s showstopper The season’s showstopper
Businesses in Co Cork towns and villages open for Christmas season Businesses in Co Cork towns and villages open for Christmas season
Contact Us Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited

Add Echolive.ie to your home screen - easy access to Cork news, views, sport and more