Deadly Toll Mounts as Counterfeit Alcohol Crisis Grips Türkiye, Sparking Sweeping Crackdowns and Intensive Hospitalizations
Istanbul, Türkiye – Amid a rising crisis in Türkiye, a string of deaths from counterfeit alcohol has prompted an aggressive government crackdown on illegal liquor production and sales. In recent weeks, Istanbul and Ankara have witnessed a total of 103 fatalities, shedding light on a growing public health debacle spurred by methanol poisoning. Authorities have reported that methanol, often used as a cheaper substitute in the production of bogus alcoholic beverages, bears responsibility for critical …