| Author (Corporate) | European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | 27.06.13 |
| Publication Date | 27/06/2013 |
| Content Type | News |
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An operation coordinated by Interpol, together with Europol and several other organisations, targeted the main areas involved in the illegal online medicine trade during the week of 18-27 June 2013. As the largest global Internet-based operation focusing on illicit websites selling fake or counterfeit medicines, Operation Pangea VI engaged police, customs and national regulatory authorities to target websites supplying fake and illicit medicines, and to increase awareness of the serious health risks connected to purchasing medicines online. |
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| Source Link | https://www.europol.europa.eu/content/international-operation-targets-online-sale-illicit-medicines-europol-supported-campaign |
| Subject Categories | Business and Industry, Internal Markets, Justice and Home Affairs |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
