Watchdog uncovers £1.8m illegal medicines and steroids network
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has uncovered a criminal network involved in the illegal supply of steroids and unauthorised prescription medicines worth £1.8 million. Over 130,000 doses of drugs including tamoxifen, finasteride, and modafinil were seized, leading to the conviction of seven men who received a total of more than 21 years in prison. The operation, centred in Bolton, involved the storage and distribution of illegal drugs from a flat above commercial premises, with some defendants pleading guilty to money laundering and conspiracy charges.
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NewsHealthWatchdog uncovers £1.8m illegal medicines and steroids networkMore than 130,000 doses of steroids and unauthorised medicines, including products such as tamoxifen, finasteride and modafinil were seized Rebecca Whittaker Thursday 30 April 2026 16:01 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2968054","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/mhra-illegal-steroids-network-b2968054.html","title":"Watchdog uncovers £1.8m illegal medicines and steroids network"}}Police seize fake weight loss jabs worth £25,000 in first-of-its-kind raidYour support…
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