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What happens to the sellers?
Selling fake or unauthorised medicines is a serious criminal offence in the UK. Those caught can face significant prison sentences and unlimited fines. The West Midlands Police's involvement alongside the MHRA in this raid indicates the severity of the crime and the potential for prosecution.
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