122 kg de médicaments prohibés saisis, deux femmes arrêtées au Bénin

On July 25, 2026, Beninese police seized 122 kilograms of prohibited pharmaceutical products and arrested two women suspected of selling them at the Tangbo market in Adjan arrondissement, Zè commune.

The operation highlights the ongoing challenge of counterfeit medication in Benin, a country with a significant public health burden. The seizure is also a testament to the efforts of law enforcement agencies in combating illicit trade.

Benin's pharmaceutical regulations are governed by Law No. 2010-20, which prohibits the importation and sale of unlicensed medicines. The National Medicines Agency (ANM) is responsible for regulating the pharmaceutical sector and ensuring compliance with international standards.

The key parties involved in this case include the Beninese police, who conducted the operation, and the two women arrested on suspicion of selling prohibited medications. Practitioners should be aware that the sale of counterfeit medicines can have severe consequences for public health and may lead to liability under Benin's consumer protection laws.