In Turkey, 34 people have died since New Year’s Day after consuming adulterated alcohol. The governor’s office said scores of others had been poisoned in the metropolis of Istanbul and were in intensive care.
State news agency Anadolu reported that authorities seized more than 30,000 liters of illegally produced alcohol in a raid. Nine suspects were arrested.
High taxes on alcohol in Turkey
The number of poisoning cases has increased sharply since the beginning of the week, the governor’s office wrote. Illegally produced alcohol is a recurring problem in Turkey. Alcohol prices are relatively expensive due to high taxes. Many people make the popular anise schnapps Raki at home.
Illegally produced alcohol is often sold in stores. According to experts, adulterated alcohol often uses methanol instead of ethanol, which leads to poisoning.
Source: Krone
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