Italian authorities arrest 23, close 286 illegal pharmaceutical websites


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  • Friday, 07 Feb 2025

ROME, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Italian law enforcement officials announced on Thursday the arrest of 23 individuals and the shutdown of 286 websites illegally selling pharmaceuticals in Italy and beyond.

The Carabinieri Command for the Protection of Health carried out the operation, codenamed "SHIELD V," under the direction of Europol between April and November 2024. The crackdown involved officials from 30 European nations.

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