African weight-loss drug among customs seizures

Sixty-three batches of a powerful weight-loss drug traditionally used by African bushmen on hunting trips have been seized by Customs this year, authorities revealed today.

African weight-loss drug among customs seizures

Sixty-three batches of a powerful weight-loss drug traditionally used by African bushmen on hunting trips have been seized by Customs this year, authorities revealed today.

Almost 20,000 tablets made using the mysterious hoodia plant – once heralded as a potential miracle cure for obesity – have been discovered in the post and in people’s luggage.

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