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Over 124 people have been killed over the last six weeks from consuming bootleg alcohol, with dozens still

2025 Istanbul alcohol poisonings — Over 124 people have been killed over the last six weeks from consuming bootleg alcohol, with dozens still hospitalized. Twenty-eight people are arrested in connection with the pro

Published February 18, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: 2025 Istanbul alcohol poisonings.

Over 124 people have been killed over the last six weeks from consuming bootleg alcohol, with dozens still hospitalized. Twenty-eight people are arrested in connection with the production and distribution of the alcohol. [https://www.haarlemsdagblad.nl/buitenland/ruim-120-doden-door-illegale-alcohol-in-turkije/41616846.html ( Haarlems Dagblad )] [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bootleg-alcohol-kills-124-turkey-6-weeks/ (CBS News)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2025-02-18).