Pharmacists tricked pensioners

THREE pharmacists were held by the Civil Guard in the towns of San Pedro de Alcantara and Almargen for allegedly charging pensioners more than €500,000 in medications, without notifying. The suspects would later sell the expensive medications – usually cancer drugs – on the black market, as they are proven to enhance athletes’ performance. During the raids, the Civil Guard also seized medications worth €60,000. A number of doctors in the Malaga province have also been interviewed.