GWENT Police are urging members of the public to exercise caution following the loss of a quantity of prescription drugs.

The drugs went missing following a routine pharmacy delivery in the morning of Thursday, October 13 in the Chepstow area.

The drugs, which were in a white paper bag, are described as:

  • two boxes of Amitriptyline 25mg and 50mg,
  • a box of Citalopram 20mg
  • Butran patches
  • a large box of codamol

Chief Inspector Martyn Smith said: "Taking medication that is not prescribed for you can be harmful or even prove fatal."

If anyone finds the medication, they are advised to call Gwent Police on 101 quoting reference number 199 14/10/2016.