General · 8 July 2026
Why thieves target Mounjaro: high value and demand
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Thieves are targeting Mounjaro because it is a high-value pharmaceutical product, with nearly £1 million worth stolen in one organised burglary. The stolen weight-loss drugs remain unrecovered, with a judge determining that their distribution generated substantial profits. Police also warned that the drugs are dangerous if not stored and administered correctly, posing a serious health risk to the public.
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