Deadly Toll from Bootleg Alcohol in Istanbul Reaches 30
At least 30 fatalities and numerous hospitalizations reported in Istanbul due to counterfeit alcohol consumption amidst rising prices and inflation.
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In Istanbul, at least 30 people have died from consuming bootleg alcohol in three days, with 80 others seeking medical treatment. Authorities launched a crackdown on illicit drinks, arresting six individuals and seizing 29 tons of counterfeit alcohol. This uptick in deaths is attributed to soaring beverage prices and a public health crisis driven by counterfeit alcohol production. The British Foreign Office has issued a warning to tourists regarding the dangers of counterfeit alcohol in Turkey. The government vows to continue its fight against these illicit activities.
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