Yesterday police officers from the Durban Accident Combating Unit arrested two suspects aged 36 and 37 for selling unregistered medicines.
Police officers acted on intelligence with regards to a shop in the Durban Central business district that was selling unregistered medicines. They proceeded to a shop situated on Queen Street where a test buy was arranged at the premises. The suspects were arrested after they were found in possession of various medicines to the value of R60, 000-00.
The items seized also include skin lightning medicines and schedule four (4) medication that can only be acquired through a prescription. The suspects have been charged for selling unregistered medicinal products. They are due to appear in the Durban Magistrates Court on Monday, 11 May 2020.
The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Khombinkosi Jula commended the police officers for the continuous clampdown on the illegal sale of medication and prohibited substances. “Such operations will continue until we rid the province of those who ply their trade by selling unregistered as well as scheduled medication,” he said.