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30 July 2020AmericasMuireann Bolger

US authorities seize counterfeit Viagra and Zantac at airport

Counterfeit pills used to treat erectile dysfunction, heartburn and stomach ulcers have been discovered at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), alongside fake luxury goods.

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