MHRA seizes 7.7 million doses of illegal medicines, removes hundreds of illegal online listings
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has seized almost eight million doses of illegal medicines as part of Operation Pangea, an annual global coordinated operation led by Interpol to tackle the illegal online sale of medicines and medical devices.
In coordination with law enforcement partners, the MHRA’s Criminal Enforcement Unit (CEU) seized 7.7 million doses of illicit medicines, valued at around £17.2 million, between December 2024 and May 2025.