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A Japanese man arrested for possessing illegal Viagra

February 15, 2006

A man hailing from Osaka, Japan who was caught possessing illegal Viagra tablets at his home for the purpose of selling them has been arrested. Takeo Kubo, a jobless 61years old, is accused of violating the Pharmaceutical Affairs Law. He admitted to the allegations during questioning. Aichi Prefectural Police are grilling him over the allegations that he placed advertisements in newspapers and sold illegal Viagra, the erectile dysfunction tablets to consumers across the country.

Kubo had sold Viagra tablets to some 2,500 people in 43 of the nation's 47 prefectures, according to the police. In the specific case for which he was arrested, Kubo possessed at his home about 300 tablets of unauthorized Viagra, totaling about 220 grams. Aichi police have referred Kubo to prosecutors and are continuing investigations into the case in a bid to serve a fresh arrest warrant accusing him for selling illegal Viagra.

To read more, visit: http://mdn.mainichi-msn.co.jp/national/news/20060213p2a00m0na012000c.html