Police probing ‘unlicensed slimming jab racket’ following death of woman
POLICE are investigating a suspected unlicensed slimming jab racket following the death of a woman.
They arrested and bailed two women in their 40s on suspicion of poisons offences.
The alleged victim, in her 50s and from Sunderland, is thought to be the first person to have died in Britain from the use of unlicensed slimming medication.
A source said: “Her family are demanding a full investigation.
"They are angry and want justice.”
The death on August 10 follows a boom in use of slimming jabs.
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But their use is tightly controlled, leading to a scramble to get hold of them.
Police said one woman was arrested on suspicion of administering poison with intent to endanger life, and the other on suspicion of possessing the substance with a view to selling it on.
They added: “Both have been released pending further inquiries while the victim’s family are being supported by specialist officers.”
Meanwhile, medicines regulators said 869 counterfeit slim jab pens had been seized in Britain.
