The global fake Covid-19 circulation network has been dismantled in South Africa and China and “hundreds of illegal vaccines seized by seizures have been made on two continents,” Interpol said. representing 194 international police forces.
In a statement released Wednesday, the Interpol, in South Africa, said “about 400 ampoules – the equivalent of about 2,400 doses – containing the fake vaccine were found at a warehouse in Germiston , Gauteng. “
“Officers also recovered many 3M fake masks and arrested three Chinese nationals and a Zambian nationalist,” the statement said.
In China, “police successfully identified a network that sold silly Covid-19 vaccines, raided the manufacturing premises, resulting in the arrest of some 80 suspects. , and caught more than 3,000 false vaccines at the scene, “the group said.
“While we welcome this result, this is only the very tip of the iceberg when it comes to Covid-19 vaccine-related crime,” said Interpol Secretary General Jürgen Stock.
A spokesman for China’s Ministry of Public Security said that “the Chinese government places great emphasis on vaccine security” and will continue to “strengthen the helpful cooperation with Interpol” in overcoming illegal vaccine crimes, according to an Interpol statement.
Interpol said it was also dealing with “further reports of false vaccine spreads and scam attempts targeting health organizations, such as nursing homes.”
The group has warned the public that “approved vaccines are not currently available online. Any vaccine advertised on websites or the dark web will not be valid, untested and may be dangerous. “
Anyone who buys these fake vaccines is “putting themselves at risk and giving their money to organized criminals,” the statement said.