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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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The recent spate of deaths from counterfeit alcohol in Istanbul highlights a severe public health crisis, compounded by high prices and heavy taxation, indicating that the government's efforts to curb illegal production are urgently needed.
Istanbul bootleg alcohol kills 30, tourists warned as dozens hospitalized
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The alarming rise in deaths linked to bootleg alcohol in Istanbul starkly highlights the dire consequences of Turkey's soaring inflation and crippling government taxes on legitimate alcoholic beverages.
At least 30 dead, dozens injured after drinking bootleg alcohol in Istanbul
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The ongoing crisis of counterfeit alcohol in Turkey reflects a dire consequence of the severe economic pressures facing citizens, forcing them to turn to dangerously cheap alternatives.
Bootleg alcohol claims lives of at least 30 people in Istanbul while dozens are hospitalized
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The increasing deaths from counterfeit alcohol in Turkey expose the dangerous consequences of soaring inflation and taxation on beverage prices, driving people towards lethal alternatives.
Bootleg Alcohol Claims Lives of at Least 30 People in Istanbul While Dozens Are Hospitalized
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Updated: Jan 16th, 2025, 3:42 PM ET

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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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