At least 30 people have died in Istanbul over the past three days after consuming counterfeit alcohol, prompting a crackdown by Turkish authorities. The deaths are part of a growing trend in Turkey where rising alcohol prices lead many to seek cheaper alternatives, often unknowingly putting their lives at risk. The Istanbul governor's office has detained suspects and seized tons of bootleg alcohol in recent raids.
Turkey 's state-run news agency says at least 30 people have died in Istanbul in the past three days after drinking bootleg alcoholAt least 30 people have died in Istanbul over the past three days after drinking bootleg alcohol, Turkey ’s state-run news agency reported Thursday, as authorities intensified a crackdown on counterfeit drinks.
Deaths from counterfeit alcohol has become increasingly frequent in Turkey, where the prices of alcoholic beverages continue to rise. Many people, confronted with ever-increasing costs, resort to cheaper alternatives or homemade spirits, increasing the risk of poisoning from toxic substances. On Wednesday, six people were detained for allegedly selling the counterfeit drinks while two other suspects were charged with “deliberate murder,” the Istanbul governor’s office said in a statement.
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