Growing demand for Ozempic and similar drugs used for weight loss in Brazil has sparked a wave of violent robberies across pharmacies by organized gangs who see it as a lucrative source of income, the New York Times reported over the weekend. The post Report: Brazilian Drug Gangs See Massive Profits from Ozempic appeared first on Breitbart.
Brazilian drug gangs are capitalizing on the high demand for Ozempic, a weight-loss drug, by engaging in violent pharmacy robberies. These gangs resell the drug on platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook, exploiting its high cost ($120-190 per month) in a country where the minimum wage is around $300. Pharmacists face intimidation, with some reducing stock and even arming themselves. Counterfeit versions of Ozempic have emerged, posing health risks. The popularity of the drug has been fueled by public figures, including politicians, openly using it. This surge in robberies coincides with a broader escalation in gang violence, including alliances between major criminal groups, which may intensify drug and arms trafficking.
