The number of people who have died from counterfeit alcohol in Istanbul has risen to 22.

The number of people who have died from counterfeit alcohol in Istanbul has risen to 22.

05.12.2024 11:51

The number of fatalities due to counterfeit alcohol released in Istanbul before the New Year has risen to 22. While 24 individuals are receiving treatment in hospitals, 10 suspects attempting to distribute counterfeit alcohol have been arrested and sent to prison during the operations.

As the nightmare of counterfeit alcohol in Istanbul grows increasingly severe before the New Year, the number of those who could not be saved despite all interventions in the hospital has risen to 22.

INVESTIGATION CONTINUES

While the treatments of 24 individuals who applied to hospitals with suspected poisoning are ongoing, 7 people have been discharged. The investigation launched following the deaths is still ongoing.

10 PEOPLE ARRESTED

19 suspects selling counterfeit alcohol are in custody. Of those detained, 10 have been arrested, while 6 have been released under judicial control.

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