MADRID, Nov 5 (KUNA) -- Some five people accused of being a part of a network specialised in selling and distributing illegal performance-enhancing drugs were arrested in Spain on Friday, along with 500,000 dosages worth a total 150,000 euros.
After searching the homes of the alleged group, large amounts of cash, and illegal amphetamines and anabolic hormones were found, police in the southern region of Seville said in a statement.
Investigation into the issue had been going on since April this year, after police received information that the drugs were being given to people attending gyms and nightclubs in the area.
Most of the confiscated material is of foreign sources, mostly European countries, none of which has undergone obligatory government medical testing to assess safety, the statement added.
Health effects as a result of the use of these substances can range from heart to liver problems, cancer and infections in all forms which could all lead to death, the statement concluded. (end) hnd.sd KUNA 060005 Nov 10NNNN