Portuguese authorities seize over 26,000 illegal medicines at Lisbon and Porto airports

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Over 26,000 illegal medicines, primarily for erectile dysfunction, were seized in Portugal during a March operation. The seizures occurred at Lisbon and Porto airport customs as part of Operation Pangea XVIII, a global effort targeting illicit drug trade. This operation, involving multiple agencies, also led to the dismantling of criminal groups and the shutdown of websites selling illegal pharmaceuticals.


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