120,000 fake tablets seized

The scale of the online illegal medicines market emerged yesterday after more than 120,000 fake tablets and capsules were seized in just one week.

Medical authorities have warned people of the health risks of using medicines such as slimming products, erectile dysfunction pills, and mood stabilisers bought online.

The Irish Medicines Board, in a week-long operation involving customs and gardaí, seized 121,000 tablets, worth an estimated €375,000 on the street.