Mexico has closed 23 pharmacies at Caribbean coast resorts, six months after a research report warned that drug stores in Mexico were offering foreigners pills they passed off as Oxycodone, Percocet, and Adderall. A four-day inspection raid targeted drugstores in Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Tulum. The Navy Department said Tuesday that irregular sales were found at 23 of the 55 drug stores inspected. The Navy said the pharmacies usually offered the pills only to tourists, and the drugstores advertised such pills, and even offered home delivery services for them.
The closure of these pharmacies comes as a response to concerns raised by the US government about the sale of dangerous pills to tourists. The US State Department had issued a travel advisory warning Americans about the risks of buying counterfeit or unregulated medications in Mexico. The Mexican government has taken this issue seriously and has taken action to address it.
The closure of these pharmacies is expected to have a significant impact on the local economy, as many tourists rely on these pharmacies for their medication needs. However, the Mexican government has stated that the safety of tourists is their top priority and that they will continue to take action to ensure that tourists are not put at risk by unscrupulous businesses.
In conclusion, Mexico has taken a strong stance against the sale of dangerous pills to tourists by closing 23 pharmacies at Caribbean coast resorts. This move is expected to improve the safety of tourists visiting these popular destinations.
