Lawbreakers peddling illegal pills arrested in Latvia
In a recent development, eight individuals have been detained in Latvia in connection with an alleged distribution of illegal medicines, including anabolic steroids. Seven of the suspects are Latvian citizens, and one is a Russian citizen.
The criminal investigations are ongoing following the receipt of information by the State Police about the illegal distribution of these medicines. The suspects are accused of operating an internet shop for the purpose of selling the medicines, with the distribution being conducted through persons known to them.
The medicines were stored in several warehouses in Rīga, Latgale suburb, Purvciems, as well as in the homes and cars of the suspects. However, no location-specific warehouses have been mentioned beyond Rīga, Latgale suburb, Purvciems.
The suspects are accused of conducting an unregistered business on a significant scale (Article 207(2) of the Criminal Law). They are also accused of illegal use of a trademark, other distinctive mark, and design (Article 206(2) of the Criminal Law).
Large-scale money laundering is another accusation against the suspects (Article 195(3) of the Criminal Law). The medicines had an untraceable origin and storage conditions, suggesting that they were sold outside the legal drug circulation network.
It is important to note that no person is considered guilty until proven guilty of a criminal offence in accordance with the procedure laid down by law. The reminder was issued by the National Police.
Some of the suspects have previous convictions for illegal trafficking of narcotic drugs. The details of these convictions were not disclosed in the available information.
The public is encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities related to the illegal distribution of medicines to the authorities. As the investigation continues, more details about the case are expected to be released.
- The ongoing investigation in Latvia, centering on an alleged distribution of illegal medicines, including anabolic steroids, has revealed that the suspects were operating an internet shop to sell these medicines, with the distribution being conducted through known individuals.
- The suspects, accused of conducting an unregistered business on a significant scale, are also suspected of illegally using trademarks, distinctive marks, and designs, as well as engaging in large-scale money laundering.
- The public is cautioned to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activities related to the illegal distribution of medicines, as the investigation into this case continues in Latgale and other areas, with more details expected to be released in general-news and health-and-wellness sectors, as well as in the domain of crime-and-justice.
