Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) – A feldsher, who manufactured counterfeit medicines, was detained in Chartak district of Namangan region. The press service of the State Security Service reports this.

The man was reportedly transporting 1,000 packages of counterfeit Zodak for sale in Andijan region. At this time, he was detained by law enforcement officers.

Law enforcement officers discovered a secret workshop in a citizen’s house. 763 packages of Anaferon, 2,125 packages of Zodak, 4,000 packages of Vitamin B6, 570 bottles of syrup of unknown origin, empty bottles, packaging, instructions and labels were seized on site.

The man used a relative’s house as a warehouse. 120 packages of Zodak, 260 packages of Anaferon, 96 packages of Hilak Forte and 313 bottles of syrup without labels were also found there.

According to the paramedic, he has been illegally producing drugs since September 2023. Raw materials were supplied from Kyrgyzstan. The drugs were sold in pharmacies in Andijan, Fergana and Tashkent.

A criminal case has been opened.