9 suspects in custody
Adulterated alcohol: 34 deaths in Turkey
In Turkey, 34 people have died since the New Year after consuming adulterated alcohol. Numerous others have been poisoned in the metropolis of Istanbul and are in intensive care, according to the governor's office.
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen The state news agency Anadolu reported that the authorities had confiscated more than 30,000 liters of illegally produced alcohol during a raid. Nine suspects were arrested.
High taxes on alcohol in Turkey
Cases of intoxication have risen sharply since the beginning of the week, the governor's office wrote. Illegally produced alcohol is a recurring problem in Turkey. The prices of alcohol are relatively expensive due to high taxes. Many people produce the popular aniseed schnapps raki at home.
However, illegally produced alcohol is also frequently sold in stores. According to experts, methanol is often used instead of ethanol in adulterated alcohol, which leads to poisoning.
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