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MOBILE, Ala. JAN 16 2010(WALA) – A Citronelle pharmacist is behind bars and facing several drug charges, including unlawful distribution of a controlled substance.

Mobile Police investigators arrested Bruce Elliot Miller Thursday, January 14, as he was leaving Fred’s Department store, where he was a pharmacist. Officials found with 1,000 units of 10 mg hydrocodone pills, and 1,400 10 milliliters co codeine syrup.

Before his arrest, investigators established that Miller had been illegally possessing and distributing controlled substances and that the source of his supply was the Fred’s Pharmacy.

Investigators also searched Miller’s home and found assorted types of pharmaceuticals. They say Miller has illegally distributed at least 4,500 units of pharmaceutical controlled substances, and 2,820 milliliters of codeine syrup.

Miller is currently charged with two counts of unlawful distribution of controlled substances and one count of unlawful possession of controlled substances. Investigators expect to charge Miller with theft of property second degree.

The Alabama State Pharmacy Board is also participating in the investigation and have temporarily seized Miller’s license pending the outcome of the investigation. The Board closed the Pharmacy at Fred’s and it will not be allowed to reopen until an audit is completed by a Board Investigator. More arrests are forthcoming and possibly Federal and State charges are pending the outcome of investigation

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