Unapproved meds and cosmetics worth RM400,000 seized locally as part of Interpol worldwide ops


PETALING JAYA: Unregistered medication, cosmetics and pharmaceutical products worth over RM400,000 have been seized in Malaysia by local authorities as part of the Interpol-coordinated worldwide Operation Pangea XVI.

The Malaysian operations, coordinated by the Health Ministry's Pharmacy Enforcement Division, also involved Interpol National Central Bureau (NCB) Malaysia, the Royal Malaysian Customs Department and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).

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