Baquba: A joint team from the inspection department of the Diyala Health Directorate and the National Security Directorate seized quantities of smuggled, untested medicines during inspection tours that included private pharmacies in Baquba, the provincial capital.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the operation aimed to curb the distribution of unregulated pharmaceuticals that could pose risks to public health. Authorities have been intensifying their efforts to monitor and control the pharmaceutical market in the region, given the potential dangers associated with untested medical products.

The seized medicines have been taken into custody, and further investigations are underway to trace their origins and prevent future occurrences. The local health authorities have reiterated the importance of purchasing medicines from licensed pharmacies to ensure safety and efficacy.