Fake Viagra pills seized at Miami International Airport

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Miami International Airport intercepted 21,600 counterfeit Viagra pills that weighed a total of 50 pounds.

During the inspection of a shipment from India that was in transit through the United States, Customs officers became suspicious of a number of boxes containing a large number of pills.

Samples sent to a Customs import specialist group for further examination were found to be inconsistent with authentic Viagra.

``The people who traffic in this type of crime not only steal from legitimate companies, but they also dupe the unknowing consumer into buying items that are of unknown origin and manufacture,'' said Harold Woodward, director of field operations. ``In some cases a counterfeit item that does not meet the manufacturer's specifications can threaten the health or safety of a consumer.''