Stolen Bag Contains Deadly Drug | Auckland News

Auckland police are urgently seeking a stolen pink handbag containing lethal animal euthanasia drug Pentobarbital — a substance that can be deadly if ingested by humans. The bag was snatched from a car on Athlone Road in Glendowie, and authorities warn the public not to touch or handle it, as accidental exposure or misuse could be fatal. Detectives believe the thief may not realize the danger, and they’re treating this as a high-priority case. Anyone with information — even small leads — is urged to contact police at 105 (reference 260917/4969) or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111. Don’t ignore it — this isn’t just theft, it...