The number of people who have died from counterfeit alcohol in Istanbul has risen to 30.

The number of people who have died from counterfeit alcohol in Istanbul has risen to 30.

16.01.2025 13:00

The number of people who have died due to counterfeit alcohol in Istanbul has risen to 30. It has been reported that 31 individuals are being treated in intensive care, while 18 others are receiving treatment in regular wards.

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In Istanbul, 30 of the 83 people who sought treatment in hospitals due to counterfeit alcohol have died.

30 PEOPLE HAVE DIED

According to the information received, 83 people applied to various hospitals in the city due to reasons related to the consumption of counterfeit alcohol. While 30 of the patients who suffered from methanol poisoning lost their lives, 4 people who completed their treatment were discharged.

31 PEOPLE IN INTENSIVE CARE

31 people's treatment is ongoing in intensive care, while 18 others are continuing in the normal ward.

2 PEOPLE ARRESTED

The Istanbul Governorship announced that inspection activities regarding counterfeit alcohol are continuing without interruption. In a statement, it was reported that 6 individuals identified as distributing large quantities of counterfeit alcohol were detained, and 2 of them were arrested and sent to prison.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Of the 65 people who were hospitalized due to poisoning from counterfeit alcohol across the city, 19 could not be saved despite interventions, and 3 were discharged after their treatments.



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