An Eastern Cape woman woman (54) has been arrested and is facing multiple charges, including possession of scheduled substances and practising without proper registration, after police raided an unlicensed pharmacy and medical practice in Duncan Village on Monday, reports AlgoaFM.
Police spokesperson Brigadier Nobuntu Gantana said authorities seized a large quantity of medication, injections, a Speedpoint device and an undisclosed amount of cash, valued at more than R85 000.
The woman will be charged under the Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965 (for possession of scheduled substances), the Health Professions Act 56 of 1974 (for practising without registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa), and contravention of Regulation 39(a)(ii)(c) relating to the repackaging of medicines.
She was expected to appear in the East London Magistrate’s Court shortly.
AlgoaFM article – Task Team busts illegal pharmacy in Duncan Village in KuGompo City (Open access)
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