Packed alcohol in Istanbul: 34 deaths and 30,000 liters confiscated!

Packed alcohol in Istanbul: 34 deaths and 30,000 liters confiscated!

In the Turkish metropolis of Istanbul, the population is in shock: at least 34 people died from the consumption of punched alcohol. Over 48 other people had to be brought to the hospital for severe poisoning, as the state news agency Anadolu reported. In this context, the police confiscated more than 30,000 liters of illegal alcohol and arrested at least nine suspects who are suspected of being involved in the production and sale of these deadly drinks.

The health authorities suspect that deaths were caused by the addition of methanol, a toxic, industrial alcohol. Methanol is often illegally used as a cheaper alternative to regular ethanol contained in conventional alcoholic beverages. These dangerous substances are a long -standing problem in Turkey, where high taxes on alcohol often drive people to self -burned or illegal alcohol. Last year there were already 110 poisoning cases in alcohol in Istanbul, in which 48 people lost their lives, such as rl.de reported.

raid and investigation into illegal trade

The Turkish authorities have confiscated 29 tons of alcohol since the beginning of the year and have withdrawn numerous businesses for the sale of alcohol. Especially in times of financial burdens, many people use these dangerous, homemade alternatives without being aware of the associated risks. This is pleased with the criminals who make profit with illegal alcohol, while the population suffers from the fatal consequences.

The dramatic increase in poisoning cases this week has drawn the attention of the authorities and the public to the serious problem of the panned alcohol in Turkey. Medial reporting on these tragedies could possibly lead to rethinking in consumer behavior, even if the high prices for legal alcohol could increase the risk of further incidents, such as reported.