5 arrested at Hong Kong pharmacies, anti-obesity pills and other dangerous drugs seized
Hong Kong authorities arrested five men at registered pharmacies and seized thousands of unregistered anti-obesity medicines and dangerous drugs. The department vowed to launch more joint operations to clamp down on illegal sales across the city.
Hong Kong authorities have arrested five men at registered pharmacies and seized over 3,000 tablets of clonazepam and zolpidem, and six boxes of unregistered slimming injections. The Department of Health conducted two raids, one in Sha Tin district and another in Jordan. Four men were arrested in the first raid, and a 36-year-old man was arrested in the second. The department has stepped up inspection and enforcement efforts across Hong Kong due to the growing popularity of weight-loss injections. The public is reminded to achieve weight control through a balanced diet and exercise, and to consult healthcare professionals before consuming any weight control medication. The department has an established mechanism to monitor pharmaceutical product sales, including online.
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