Organized crime groups are very active in the production of counterfeit coronavirus drugs and vaccines.
The statement came from Gada Wali, executive director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, RIA Novosti reported.
"Governments, hospitals and various organizations are in a hurry to buy protective equipment, so there is a high demand, so it is risky to use counterfeit drugs and counterfeit personal protective equipment, and organized criminal groups are active in this area," he said.
We expect them to be active during the vaccination period, ”the UN official warned.