Workshop producing counterfeit drugs was discovered in Fergana

A secret operation producing counterfeit drugs equivalent to 625 million sums has been uncovered in Fergana, according to a report by the State Customs Committee.

Acting on a complaint, the anti-smuggling department of the Fergana region, in collaboration with the regional Department of Homeland Security (DHS), conducted swift raids in the city of Kokand and the Uchkuprik district. During the operation, several types of counterfeit medications, including "Caspargin," "Piratecetam," "Dexamethasone," and "Ascorbic Acid" in ampoules, were found. These products, normally priced between 7,000 and 26,000 sums, had been altered and resold in pharmacies for amounts ranging from 70,000 to 200,000 sums. Additionally, other medications such as L-Lysine Essinat, "Thiocetam," "Midocalm," "Retabolil," "Diprospan," and "Actovegin" were found to be counterfeited.

An official examination confirmed that the medicinal products were forged, lacked valid certificates of conformity, and were stored improperly. While the total value of the seized counterfeit drugs was estimated at 89 million sums, they could have been sold for up to 625 million sums on the black market.

Criminal proceedings have been initiated against those involved, and investigations are ongoing.

It is worth noting that earlier, a similar case in Namangan involved counterfeit goods valued at 828 million sums.