Viagra News (2009)

Authorities Raid Counterfeit Viagra Seller's House

Date: 16th May 2009

The house of Andrew Mills, a British national accused of selling counterfeit Viagra tablets over the internet, was recently raided by authorities in accordance with a high court order procured by Pfizer. The court ordered the seizure of Andrew Mills` house on the basis of Viagramaker Pfizer`s assertion that the operation headed by him was primarily responsible for the sale of fake viagra and other counterfeit medicines over the cyberspace.

Officials carried out the raid at 8 am, Wednesday, at Smotrin, Bragan, Monaghan and Andrew Mills was present while his house was being raided. Sources also confirm that Andrew Mills is known as Andrew Butcher and the counterfeit medicines sold by him were manufactured in China .

According to specific allegations leveled by Pfizer Inc and other companies, alongside Andrew Mills, his parents Brian Mills and Sarah Mills have also been found responsible for selling counterfeit Viagra and other medicines for a period of three years. However, sources make it apparent that by selling fake Viagra and other medicines in huge amount, the accused accumulated a minimum turnover of around Stg £465,000.

Mr Justice Kelly states that counterfeit medicines have produced a harmful threat to public health and life and there was an issue of public policy with regard to this possible damage. Altogether, the judge mentions that he was thoroughly satisfied with the accurate execution of the search order that proved effective in preventing Andrew Mills from using his assets except gaining stg£1,000 on a weekly basis as living expenses and legal fees amounting to €10,000. Further, the judge ordered that the specific materials seized from the Mills` house were to be sent to the authorities in China .

Sources further reveal that Andrew Mills has specific addresses in England and London. The High Court, that would provide verdict for the case filed against him as well as his parents, had made orders to undertake raids on his England premises.

Source: http://www.independent.ie/