lblair1 asked this question on 3/6/2000:

Mr. Chaippellie, I have a question that I need an expert to handle, and that is you. I was in a very well known Pharmacy, the other day, waiting in line to pick up my own prescription, there was a gentleman in line in front of me also waiting to pick up a prescription, he seemed very suspicious to me and when it came time for the clerk to wait on this customer, it seemed even more suspicious. I just assumed they were boyfriend and girlfriend. This gentlemen seemed to really be out of it, so to speak, he actually seemed like he was on heavy drugs, within probably 3 to 4 minutes the police arrived and screamed "GET YOUR HANDS UP" to the gentleman in front of me. Being very apprehensive the perpatrator wanted to know on what grounds was he being arrested, the police answered, Intent to obtain a fake prescription". The only thing I didn't understand, was that the girl who appeared to be his girlfriend was also taken into custody. The following day I was back in the pharmacy and that same girl was working there. Should I bring this to someones attention or should I forget it. This seems awfully strange, and I am afraid for my own well being that I am getting the correct prescription. thanks.

Detective gave this response on 3/6/2000:

It was most likely a "sting" operation or at the very least, something was arranged before this gentleman came into the pharmacy. They probably had a prescription called in under a physician's DEA number that could not be confirmed or was completely fake. I really don't think it would be necessary for you to report the female clerk as the police should have a solid understanding of her possible involvement. She most likely was a part of the operation and may have actively "set up" the other guy or delayed him until the police arrived. Her arrest could have been a cover to confuse the suspect as to her true assistance to law enforcement. Since you were basically not a "witness" to any crime directly, I would forget about it and start sending my prescriptions elsewhere! There is no moral duty to get involved here and your instincts about incorrect medications could be accurate ones because there are still too many unknown factors with that particular store. Try another pharmacy.

Take care and good luck.

Michael Director of Investigations TACTICS Private Investigators http://www.tacticsone.com

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