At least 33 people have died in Istanbul, Turkey in the past week after drinking toxic alcohol. The state news agency Anadolu reported on the matter on Thursday.
In Istanbul, a total of 48 people have been hospitalized due to toxic alcohol.
It is believed that alcoholic drinks diluted with methanol are behind the poisoning.
According to the authorities, four people have been arrested on suspicion of selling alcohol enhanced with methanol.
Since January 1, authorities have seized a total of 29 tons of counterfeit alcohol products, officials say.
Source: AFP