Author (Corporate) | European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) |
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Series Title | Press Release |
Series Details | 5.10.12 |
Publication Date | 05/10/2012 |
Content Type | News |
The European Police Office (Europol), from 25 September 2012 to October 2012, took part in a successful global operation to crack down on the illegal sale of medicines online. Operation Pangea V, coordinated by Interpol, was a global operation spanning 100 countries, aimed at disrupting the organised crime networks behind this illicit market. Among the counterfeit and illicit medicines were anti-cancer medication, antibiotics and erectile dysfunction pills, as well as slimming and food supplements. |
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Source Link | Link to Main Source https://www.europol.europa.eu/content/page/strategic-analysis-1789 |
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Subject Categories | Health, Justice and Home Affairs |
Countries / Regions | Europe |