Thirty-seven people have died in Istanbul from drinking methanol-laced counterfeit alcohol since November.

In Istanbul, Turkey, 37 people have died and 17 are still in treatment after consuming methanol-laced counterfeit alcohol since November. This surge in poisonings, linked to private alcohol production amid higher taxes, has led to the arrest of 14 individuals and fines for 32 businesses. The incident has highlighted ongoing issues with counterfeit alcohol in Turkey.

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