Codeine bust raises concerns of substance abuse

JOHANNESBURG - Concern is rising over the illegal packaging and sale of medicines.

This as police recently dismantled a suspected drug-packaging hub in Houghton.

Prescription cough syrup containing codeine worth over R20-million was recovered.

The medicines were destined for neighbouring Zimbabwe.

Earlier this year, ARVs and other medicines were also found being transported illegally to Limpopo after a bus crash exposed the shipment.

Mokgadi Fafudi from the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority said they have linked certain pharmacies to the bust.

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