AN alert was issued today after a large quantity of Diazepam tablets were stolen in a burglary at a pharmacy in Westhoughton.

Thieves broke into M&A Pharmaceuticals in Wigan Road in the early hours of this morning.

The tablets are circular and yellow with a line down the middle and packaged in white plastic tubs with purple and yellow labels on the side.

Each tub bears the name M&A Pharmaceuticals.

Police today warned residents to be vigilant and said the tablets could be dangerous if taken.

Anyone who finds them or anyone with information about the burglary should contact Greater Manchester Police 0161 872 5050.

Alert after drugs go in raid on pharmacy