Counterfeit drugs from illegal pharmacies killed children in Kuban

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A criminal group that created a network of pharmacies selling obviously counterfeit medicines was exposed in Kuban. Unfortunately, several children died due to its activities.

A network of illegal pharmacies sold counterfeit medicines throughout the Krasnodar region. As a result of their activities, four teenagers died, the Kuban Investigative Committee informs.

It was established that no later than last year, two brothers formed an organized group. They decided to start selling counterfeit medicines without requiring a prescription.

The criminals rented non-residential premises from educational institutions and opened the so-called. "pharmacies". The illegal establishments throughout the region were functioning till June 4.