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British Tourist Arrested at Hong Kong Airport After Meltdown and Vandalism

The 35-year-old faces charges for damaging check-in kiosks and possessing Viagra without a prescription.
British man has a meltdown at the Hong Kong airport and starts smashing check-in kiosks, gets arrested for having four Viagra pills. 
 
The man was identified as a 35-year-old British tourist.  
   
Because he didn't have a prescription for Viagra, the man is facing up to two years in jail and a $12,800 fine.

"Airport Authority staff and airport security personnel rushed to the scene and warned the man to stop causing further damage," a spokesperson said.

"Police have arrested the man and launched an investigation."

It's unclear what exactly set the man off.
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