Couple was arrested for selling weight loss pens in Santa Gertrudes; after bail, they were released Civil Police A couple was arrested on suspicion of irregularly selling weight-loss pens without authorization from the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa), in Santa Gertrudes (SP). The action was carried out by the Civil Police during the execution of search and seizure warrants on Thursday (23). ? Follow g1 São Carlos and Araraquara on Instagram According to authorities, the man and woman were released after paying bail of one minimum wage for each, totaling R$ 3,242. They will respond to the process freely. According to the Civil Police, the investigation began after an anonymous complaint that the couple was selling pens containing tirzepatide, a substance used in weight loss medications.
Couple is arrested for irregular sale of weight loss pens, pays bail and is released in the interior of SP
Couple was arrested for selling weight loss pens in Santa Gertrudes; after bail, they were released Civil Police A couple was arrested on suspicion of irregularly selling weight-loss pens without authorization from the...
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