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Greek Police Seize 495,000 Counterfeit Drugs, Arrest 30

1/31/2025

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In a bold move against the rising tide of counterfeit drugs, Greek Police, in collaboration with Europol’s Shield V operation, seized over 495,000 illegal medicines, including anabolic steroids and erectile dysfunction pills. This extensive crackdown led to 30 arrests and the dismantling of four labs, revealing a staggering 11.1 million euros worth of illicit products, a troubling trend exacerbated by the pandemic and online sales.

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In a bold move against the rising tide of counterfeit drugs, Greek Police, in collaboration with Europol’s Shield V operation, seized over 495,000 illegal medicines, including anabolic steroids and erectile dysfunction pills. This extensive crackdown led to 30 arrests and the dismantling of four labs, revealing a staggering 11.1 million euros worth of illicit products, a troubling trend exacerbated by the pandemic and online sales.