More than 100 people passed away from the poisoning of illegal alcohol in Ankara and Istanbul, the NTV reported on Friday, after the authorities warned of the increase in false alcohol sales under the names of famous brands.
According to NTV, in Istanbul from 14. 70 people passed in January, while another 33 people lost their lives in Ankara since the beginning of the year, which confirmed the Governor Ankara Vasip Sahin. Istanbul Governor’s Office did not immediately commented on these allegations.
In addition to the deceased, there were 230 people in two cities hospitalized because of the poisoning, and of that number 40 patients are in critical condition, ITV transmits.
The prices of alcoholic beverages have suddenly increased in recent years due to high taxes introduced by the Government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Alcoholic beverage manufacturers are facing increasingly difficult fiscal load and other restrictions, which led to the increase in the consumption of illegal and home-produced alcohol, and thus up to a number of poisoning cases in recent years.
The government is 3. January again increased taxes on alcohol and tobacco products for 2025.
Last month, the Istanbul Governor Office announced that it took measures to combat illegal sales and alcohol distribution, including the security camera to sell alcohol, suspension, or subtraction for sale and regular inspections.
The authorities arrested 13 people in Ankara and 11 more in Istanbul, the NTV reported, referring to local governors. 102 tons of methanol and ethanol seized in Ankara, while more than 86,000 liters of illegal or smuggled alcohol were seized in Istanbul, reuters.
(Vijesti.ba)
