Four individuals have been arrested by the Food and Drugs Authority FDA task force. They are accused of selling and distributing unregistered pharmaceutical products.
The arrests took place in Accra. This was part of an operation by the FDA to ensure public safety.
The FDA works to protect the public from harmful or ineffective medicines. Selling unapproved products poses a serious risk to health.
Authorities stated that the operation targeted illegal sales of medical supplies.
The individuals are currently in police custody.
Further investigations are underway to identify other potential sellers of these products.
The FDA is committed to ensuring all medicines available to the public are safe and effective.
This action highlights the ongoing efforts to combat the sale of counterfeit and unregistered medicines in Ghana.