The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) and the police have arrested a man accused of operating an unlicensed pharmacy. This operation took place recently.
Authorities allege the suspect was distributing drugs that were not approved for public use. The FDA works to ensure all medicines available to people are safe and effective.
This action was taken to protect public health. Unapproved drugs can be dangerous and may not work as expected. The FDA has a mandate to oversee all pharmaceutical activities in the country.
The arrest occurred with the cooperation of the Ghana Police Service. They worked together to locate and apprehend the suspect.
Further investigations are underway to determine the full extent of his operations. This includes understanding where he obtained the drugs and who his customers were.
The suspect is currently in police custody. Legal proceedings against him are expected to follow.
The FDA reminds the public to only purchase medicines from licensed pharmacies. Always check for the required permits and approvals.