The Revenue customs service, with assistance from the Health Products Regulatory Authority, has conducted operations targeting illegal weight-loss products being ordered online. In a recent operation, 85 shipments disguised as prescription medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy were identified. Additionally, over two weeks, 635 parcels were searched, yielding significant quantities of unlawful items, mostly weight-loss medicines. This year alone, the team has seized nearly 11,000 illegal products, showing a severe rise from last year's figures. Authorities warn consumers about the dangers and potential financial losses associated with purchasing such items online.
A number of operations by Revenue customs service have successfully intercepted a significant volume of illicit weight-loss and medical products sold online, indicating a growing trend in illegal trade.
Revenue enforcement teams have seized almost 11,000 individual weight-loss products this year alone, compared to 2,300 last year, highlighting a marked increase in illegal online sales.
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