Undercover police officer arranges steroid deal with GNC’s clerk

Sports nutrition stores sell not just true dietary supplements. They label steroidal compounds as nutrition supplements and offer them for sale. But authorities put efforts to control and avoid distribution of steroids as if they were just supplements. That’s why clerks of sports nutrition stores sell steroids illegally. Those that come to such stores are often informed that they may purchase 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 comprehend that if a customer intends to purchase steroids, arranging a deal outside the store, he must be an undercover officer. That’s why those that are implicated in illegal actions connected with sale of steroids should be quite cautious to avoid legal troubles. Although they know about these aspects, they make common mistakes that lead to arrests, charges and imprisonment.
Let present a story about a clerk of the General Nutrition Centers (GNC) store located in East Walpole (Massachusetts). George Touma sold anabolic steroids along with nutrition supplements. When police officers were informed about illegal actions of this person, they began to conduct an investigation. The investigation lasted about a month and was led by The Walpole Police Department.
An undercover police officer came to the shop often and bought nutrition supplements. He was talking to the clerk very frequently. Thus, a friendly relation was established. Finally they discussed about anabolic steroids. The undercover police officer said that he would like to get steroids. Thus, he agreed to purchase 2 vials of steroids from George Touma. The agent had to give $300 for the preparations. The deal was arranged outside the store. After the purchase had taken place police officers detained the clerk.
As a result, George Touma was charged with illicit possession and distribution of anabolic steroids.