This came out after the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe in conjuction with the Zimbabwe Republic Police [ZRP] Drugs and Narcotics Division raided markets in the Chikange area of Karoi Mashonaland West Province.

In a statement MCAZ said arrests were made following the operations by the Authority and the Zimbabwe Republic Police. The operation was part of the Authority's continued enforcement activities aimed at identified hotspots where indviduals involved in the illegal distrubution of unregistered medicines , exoired drugs and other illicit medicinal products condct their business.

The raid led to the discovery of unregistered medicines, expired drugs and even registered medicines being sold unlawfully. Additionally skin lightening creams and other body-altering products were recovered.

These medicines were being sold from flea markets tables,car boot sales among other unauthorised places.All medicines were being handled by unlicenced individual as a result of our joint efforts suspects were apprehended and handed over to the prosecuting authorities and all recovered medicines were confiscated.

The MCAZ remain committed to ensuring the safety and integrity of pharmaceutical products avaible to the public.Such collaborative actions underscore our dedicated efforts to curb drug and substance abuse across the nation while upholding regulatory starndards and safeguarding public health,''said MCAZ.