Drugs that pose an "extreme danger" to the public if misused have been stolen from a health centre and a veterinary clinic in Katherine.
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Northern Territory Police are urgently seeking information from the public regarding unlawful entries that occurred early Tuesday morning at the Katherine Wurli Health Services and Katherine Veterinary Clinic.
During the break-ins, the offenders stole various items, including a quantity of Fentanyl and Ketamine from the facilities.
"It is crucial for members of the community to be aware that the stolen drugs, particularly Fentanyl, pose an extreme danger. Fentanyl is designed to be absorbed into the body through various means, including transdermal transmission (through the skin)," police said.
"If you suspect you have come into contact with these substances, dial 000 immediately and seek immediate medical attention."
Wurli Wurlinjang Health Service (WWHS) released a statement reassuring the community that no medications were stolen from its premises.
"Community safety is a top priority for WWHS and Wurli secures all its medications appropriately. The impact of the recent break-in was minimal on WWHS staff, assets and services," the statement read.
The statement said staff, security, and police were able to quickly respond to the breakin to ensure the sites were secure.
"As a result, we can report that the impact of this break-in was very minimal."
"The type of service that WWHS delivers means that we are not required to stock such highly addictive medicines on our premises," the service said. "Further, any medications that people may seek out are heavily secured. This is with the goal that the community is protected from such dangerous substances. WWHS also has a very proactive assets team that ensures that any assets of value are tightly secured, with the goal of deterring such break-ins."
