A sum of cash and medication were taken in the robbery.
Gardaí have arrested a man, aged in his 30s, in relation to the robbery of a pharmacy in Dublin on Wednesday.
Around 5.20pm, the man entered the premises in Finglas armed with a knife and proceeded to threaten staff.
During the course of the aggravated robbery, the man took a sum of cash and a quantity of medication.
He then fled the scene on foot but Gardaí located him during a follow-up search of the area.
He was arrested and the stolen property was recovered.
He is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 in Blanchardstown Garda Station.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
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