Customs seized 665 shipments of illegal drugs to treat corona. The drugs were sold online.
The packs contain more than 55,000 tablets, capsules, ointment and vials. This mainly contained Ivermectin, a medicine that is mainly used for animals against mange and various worm infections. In addition, antibiotics and antimalarial drugs were also intercepted.
The control of illegal medicines is a permanent part of intensive controls by customs and the Health and Youth Care Inspectorate (IGJ). According to the Inspectorate, ordering medicines from rogue sellers on the internet entails great risks. “These drugs can contain dangerous contaminants or the wrong dosage of the active ingredient. Also, a doctor has no insight into the risks of use, for example in combination with other medicines or side effects,” said Chief Inspector Roderick Runne.
The drugs intercepted by customs were mainly from India, Hong Kong and Singapore. They were all intended for private individuals. Importing medicines is only allowed with a permit. No illegal COVID-19 vaccines were found.
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