'Large quantity' of narcotics stolen in pharmacy armed robbery

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary says a "large quantity" of narcotics were stolen in an armed robbery Wednesday night.

Police were called to Pharmachoiceon St. David'sAvenue inMount Pearl at 8:18 p.m.

Two men with their faces covered were reported to have held up the pharmacy.

Officers and aK-9 unit responded but made no arrest.

Police have not said what kind of weapon was used in the incident.

The RNC said it will release more details later Thursday.