Since Oct. 18, more than 80 people reported to hospitals for suspected alcohol poisoning, 13 of whom died while 23 others were hospitalized in intensive care units, officials at Istanbul’s provincial Directorate of Health said.
Health experts will investigate samples from patients to find out the exact causes for the poisoning, it added.
Police said that it detained 21 suspects for manufacturing and selling illegal alcohol products. They also warned people against consuming bootleg liquor.
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