By Victoria Ushebi THE spirits industry has been grappling with a pervasive issue – the proliferation of illicit alcohol. This issue, identified as a transnational crime with links to extensive criminal enterprises, poses serious threats not only to consumers but also to the reputation of reputable brands. Delving into the …
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55 killed after drinking fake alcohol
55 people have been killed in Irkutsk region, Russia, with almost 26 others still lying in hospital bed without a chance of survival after they drank bath lotion or bath oil, masquerading as a safe alcoholic drink called Hawthorn. Russian authority describe Hawthorn intake as the worst such case in modern …
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13 people have been confirmed dead on Wednesday, a local official said, after they apparently drank toxic homemade liquor in India’s eastern Bihar, despite a state-wide ban on alcohol. At least 18 people were taken to hospital late Tuesday due to severe stomach ache and vomiting. “Thirteen people have died …
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