Centre bans manufacture and export of 2 drugs 'fuelling' West Africa opioid crisis

Maharashtra's Aveo Pharmaceuticals was raided by state and central drug inspectors following a BBC documentary exposing their illegal export of unlicensed, addictive opioid pills to West Africa, leading to halted production and seized inventory. Authorities issued stricter export and manufacturing directives in response.

Feb 24, 2025 - 00:05
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Centre bans manufacture and export of 2 drugs 'fuelling' West Africa opioid crisis
Maharashtra's Aveo Pharmaceuticals was raided by state and central drug inspectors following a BBC documentary exposing their illegal export of unlicensed, addictive opioid pills to West Africa, leading to halted production and seized inventory. Authorities issued stricter export and manufacturing directives in response.

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