Nas obscure 79 illegal drug sites, 126 complaints. Thousands of medicines seized for a value of around 9 million euros.
The NAS Carabinieri have concluded the "SHIELD IV" operation to combat pharmaceutical crime. 28 countries (19 EU member states and 9 third countries) joined the operation, with the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the World Customs Organization. 783 athletes were tested (758 on the sidelines of competitions and 25 outside competitions), 79 of which tested positive.