82% decline in Toronto pharmacy robberies in 2024 attributed to time-delayed safes.

82% decline in Toronto pharmacy robberies in 2024 compared to 2023 is attributed to the introduction of time-delayed safes. These safes, containing electronic timers, prevent immediate access to narcotics after entering a combination. The safes, along with surveillance cameras and panic alarms, have helped deter potential thieves, leading to similar declines in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.