Botswana is one of eighty nine countries targeted in a crackdown on transnational crime syndicates that put consumer safety at risk by selling illicit medicines. In a statement announcing the findings, Interpol indicated that the global crackdown targeted illicit medications that are a serious risk to consumer safety, such as fake medications and medications that have been taken out of authorised and controlled supply chains.

�The annual campaign targets illicit medicines that pose a significant threat to consumer safety, including counterfeit medicines and medicines diverted from legal and regulated supply chains. They also represent a major source of income for transnational organized crime groups and support other crime activity,� reads part of Interpol�s statement, adding that Botswana was one of the participating countries.

Source:Sunday Standard
Author:Sunday Standard Reporter