Thousands of fake online pharmacies shut down in INTERPOL operation

The operation coordinated by INTERPOL involved police, customs and health regulatory authorities from 92 countries resulted in 113,020 web links including websites and online marketplaces being closed down or removed, the highest number since the first Operation Pangea in 2008.

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Indian agencies also participated in the operation, said an official of the Central Bureau of Investigation that is the nodal body for the Interpol in the country.

It resulted in 1.1 Lakh web links including websites and online marketplaces being closed down or removed, the highest number since the first Operation Pangea in 2008.

Raising public awareness of the potential dangers of buying medicines online was also part of Operation Pangea XIV.