11 die, 38 hospitalized in Istanbul after consuming counterfeit alcohol; two suspects arrested.

In Istanbul, 11 people died and 38 were hospitalized after consuming counterfeit alcohol. Two suspects of Turkmen nationality were arrested for allegedly selling the fake alcohol. Authorities seized 50 liters of counterfeit alcohol and other illegal items during a raid. The incident highlights the dangers of counterfeit alcohol in Turkey, where private alcohol production has increased due to high taxes.

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