Two suspects arrested over pharmacy robberies

AMMAN — Security services on Thursday arrested two suspects for robbing two pharmacies in Amman, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. According to a security source, the two suspects, who were reportedly armed, entered pharmacies in Shmeisani and Marj Al Hamam with their faces covered before threatening the employees and fleeing the scene in their vehicle with the money stolen.

The source added that the suspects strongly resisted public security personnel upon arrest, causing injuries to a police officer.

The source added that the two suspects were also convicted in two previous cases, the robbery of a supermarket and the robbery of a guest-worker.

Director of Public Security Department Maj. Gen. Ahmad Faqih said the police personnel who arrested the suspects will be promoted to higher ranks.