Sports nutrition stores offer for sale not only real dietary supplements. They market steroidal substances as nutrition supplements and sell them. But authorities try to control and prevent distribution of steroids as if they were true supplements. That’s why clerks of sports nutrition shops distribute steroids illegally. Those who come to such stores are often informed that they may buy steroids as well.
But these conditions are known not only by consumers of steroids but also by police. So, law enforcements conduct undercover investigations in order to bust sports nutrition stores that offer steroids for sale. Clerks should understand that if a customer wants to purchase steroids, arranging a deal outside the shop, he must be an undercover agent. That’s why those who are involved in illicit actions connected with sale of steroids should be quite cautious to prevent legal problems. Although they know about these factors, they make common mistakes that result in arrests, charges and imprisonment.
Let take as an example a clerk of the General Nutrition Centers (GNC) store located in East Walpole (Massachusetts). George Touma sold anabolic steroids along with dietary supplements. When police officers were informed about illicit operations of this man, they started an investigation. The investigation lasted about a month and was conducted by The Walpole Police Department.
An undercover agent came to the store frequently and purchased dietary supplements. He was speaking with the clerk very often. So, a friendly relation was established. Finally they discussed about steroids. The undercover officer said that he would like to get steroids. Thus, he agreed to obtain two vials of steroids from George Touma. The police officer had to give $300 for the medications. The deal was arranged outside the store. After the purchase had taken place police officers arrested the clerk.
As a result, the clerk of the GNC was charged with illicit possession and sale of steroids.
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