KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia's health authorities have seized over 20,000 dollars worth of coffee mixed with sildenafil, the main ingredient in erectile dysfunction drug Viagra, a report said Sunday.

"The coffee mixture had been distributed in sachets nationwide," an official was quoted as saying by the New Sunday Times newspaper.

"Officers found 900 boxes containing more than 9,000 sachets of the coffee mixture which retailed for more than 80 ringgit (23 dollars) per box," the officer added without naming the coffee brand in question.

Enforcement officials said the coffee was mixed with sildenafil to "perk up" drinkers beyond the usual stimulation provided by caffeine.

Health authorities recently raided the distribution company located in Gombak, just north of the capital Kuala Lumpur, the report said.

It cited a health ministry official as saying the company used individuals to distribute the product in small quantities to evade detection by enforcement agencies.

"Investigations revealed that the distributor attempted to mislead the public by claiming that the coffee mixture could provide an energy boost, besides being beneficial for men," he added.

Two years ago Malaysia made its largest single drug bust when it seized at least four million dollars-worth of a fake erectile dysfunction treatment labelled "Miagra".

The counterfeit pills, closely resembling the blue pills of the genuine Viagra brand, were destined for Malaysian and Thai markets.

- AFP/ir

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/440518/1/.html

I wonder if it was preground?

JohnB

Don't forget the Gauteng Barista Champs this weekend, c u guys there

Hi Guys

Last Jam for the year will be at Cramers Coffee in Johannesburg.  There will be a latte art competition for those of you who are so inclined, otherwise lots of people who are interested in good coffee. Should be great fun, we are running it during the day on Saturday as an experiment so let us know what you think.

 Starts at 14:00 and will run until everyone goes home, probably arounf 17:00

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Yes... finally, we are planning a coffee jam at Malcom's place for the Friday night on the 23 October. I know your coffee machines have been crying to get out of your kitchens. They must be so sick of seeing the same toaster every day. So watch this space for updates and info. Right now, we simply need to know how many of you Undergrounders can make it. We are finding it difficult to get venues and this year has also been quite a busy year, which has affected the frequency of our coffee events. But it's time to jam again. Please RSVP in the forum. Looking forward to seeing you there, its been a while. 

 UPDATE:

Okay, it looks like we have at least 10 people, so it will be a nice little reunion of core BU members. Malcolm is organising beans with a roaster, but you will have to bring your own milk.  I'd say 2 litres per person should be enough. We will each order our own meals from the M&A menu, when everyone has arrived.

Address: 340a Spur Rd, Beaulieu, Kyalami 

Time: Anytime after 6:30. We will wait for the Pretoria crowd. That Pretoria  freeway is crazy on Fridays. I really look forward to seeing you alll and jamming with you again after a very long time. :)

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