Mexican authorities shut down dozens of pharmacies over fentanyl-laced pills

Mexican authorities have busted 31 pharmacies near popular tourist destinations over the sale of fentanyl-laced pills, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Authorities seized thousands of boxes of pills through the operations carried out near Tijuana, according to the LA Times. The U.S. government issued a “health alert” in March to warn Americans against buying from Mexican pharmacies over the possible sale of fentanyl-tainted pills.

“This action was carried out thanks to citizen complaints, setting a precedent in the region that receives millions of tourists annually, so information on various health irregularities was received and analyzed,” the Mexican government said in a statement.

A previous LA Times investigation revealed that several pharmacies in northwest Mexico sold pills advertised as Adderall, Xanax, and Oxycodone that were laced with fentanyl. Mexican authorities have been raiding such pharmacies for months in attempts to crack down on the issue.

“Exercise caution when purchasing medication in Mexico. Pharmaceuticals, both over-the-counter and requiring prescription in the United States, are often readily available for purchase with little regulation. Counterfeit medication is common and may prove to be ineffective, the wrong strength, or contain dangerous ingredients. Medication should be purchased in consultation with a medical professional and from reputable establishments,” the State Department warned in March.

All republished articles must include our logo, our reporter’s byline, and their DCNF affiliation. For any questions about our guidelines or partnering with us, please contact licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org.

DONATE TO BIZPAC REVIEW

Please help us! If you are fed up with letting radical big tech execs, phony fact-checkers, tyrannical liberals and a lying mainstream media have unprecedented power over your news please consider making a donation to BPR to help us fight them. Now is the time. Truth has never been more critical!