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More than 30 dead and dozens hospitalized after drinking contraband alcohol
A total of 34 people died of alcohol poisoning in Istanbul after drinking contraband liquor suspected of having been contaminated with methanol. 23 of these deaths occurred in recent days. A total of 43 people were hospitalized, 32 of whom ended up in intensive care.
Methanol is a toxic substance that is sometimes added to illegal alcohol production to increase its potency and get you drunk faster. It's a lot cheaper than ethanol, so that's a plus. A slight downside is that it can cause blindness, liver damage and, as we have already seen, death.
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Private alcohol production is heavily taxed in Türkiye under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a Muslim fiercely opposed to alcohol. Since coming to power in 2014, Turkey has implemented strict alcohol laws, banning advertising and depictions of alcohol in the media.
Along with the heavy taxation of alcoholic beverages, some are turning to good old bootlegging to get their fix, which can be deadly if done incorrectly.
Poisoned contraband alcohol kills 34 in Istanbul
Alcohol poisoning caused by contraband artisanal liquors is on the rise in Türkiye. Series of deaths linked to the consumption of contaminated craft alcoholic beverages occur from time to time. In 2021, 22 people died and 16 were hospitalized after drinking toxic alcohol.
Alcohol is legal in Türkiye, it's just expensive. The national alcohol in Turkey is called Raki, a clear alcohol made from grapes and flavored with anise, giving it a black licorice flavor. A liter of Raki would cost you 1,300 lira per liter. To put this into perspective, on January 1, Turkey increased its national minimum wage to 22,104 lira per year.
Bootleggers, always opportunistic, take advantage of the desire for cheaper, unregulated alternatives.
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