- Arrest for Illegal Pharmaceutical Sales: A woman was detained in Duncan Village for selling medicines without proper authorization, in a joint operation by local safety, health, and police authorities.
- Details of the Illegal Sale Operation: Authorities raided a house involved in selling unlicensed medicines, including antibiotics, violating the Medicines and Related Substances Act.
- Role of Health Department Pharmacist: A Department of Health pharmacist inspected the seized medicines during the operation to verify their legitimacy, confirming illegal sales.
The Buffalo City Metro Safety and Security cluster, working with Municipal Health Services, the South African Police Service, and the Department of Health, has arrested a woman in Duncan Village for selling medicines without the required authorisation.
The joint operation targeted a house where illegal pharmaceutical sales were taking place. Authorities discovered various unlicensed medicines, including antibiotics, being sold in contravention of Section 22A of the Medicines and Related Substances Act (Act 101 of 1965).
A pharmacist from the Department of Health was present during the raid to inspect and verify the seized medicines. Following confirmation that the products were being sold illegally, the suspect was charged with the unlawful sale of medication.
Officials have urged the public to report any individuals or shops engaged in similar activities, warning that the sale of medicines without proper documentation poses serious risks to community health and safety.
