Miami-Dade woman arrested for allegedly selling unlicensed prescription weight-loss drugs, including phentermine lollipops

PINECREST, FLA. (WSVN) – A Miami-Dade County woman was arrested for allegedly selling unlicensed weight-loss medications from her beauty business, authorities said.

Yanelys Fundora Acebo, 44, was taken into custody on Tuesday after an undercover investigation revealed she was selling lollipops containing phentermine, a controlled substance, from her business, X Lash by Yane, located in Pinecrest, according to the arrest report.

Authorities said Acebo advertised weight-loss drugs, including tirzepatide and semaglutide, on Instagram and her website, claiming they could be shipped nationwide…

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