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Man investigated for using fake prescription at Oberasbach pharmacy

Suspicious staff foiled an attempted pharmacy scam—but police say the suspect isn't new to trouble. What's behind the forged prescription?

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Man investigated for using fake prescription at Oberasbach pharmacy

A 28-year-old man is under investigation after allegedly trying to collect medication with a fake prescription. The incident took place at a pharmacy in Oberasbach on Monday afternoon. Police have since handed the case to a specialised criminal unit in Fürth.

The pharmacy staff grew suspicious when the man presented the prescription. They contacted the police, who quickly confirmed the document was forged. Officers then identified the suspect as a German national already known to them from a previous case.

The specialised criminal investigation unit in Fürth has now taken charge. They are examining the case under suspicion of document forgery.

The suspect remains under investigation for forging the prescription. Authorities have not yet released further details about the ongoing inquiry. The case will proceed under the jurisdiction of the Fürth unit.

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