Gun used in pharmacy raid for flu pills

Two robbers used a gun to raid an Auckland pharmacy for pills used in the manufacture of the drug methamphetamine last night.

The two men burst into the pharmacy at the Three Kings shopping plaza shortly after 5pm, one waving a long-barrelled silver pistol at staff who filled a bag with pseudoephedrine-based cold and flu drugs, and cash from the till.

They escaped in a black Honda hatchback with the hatch still open.

The men were Polynesian, aged 18-20 years and wearing hooded jackets with white trainer shoes.

* Anyone with information about the robbery should call the Avondale Police on 09-8205700.