Forty-one people die from methanol poisoning in Russia's Leningrad Oblast

gazetadopovo.com.br (Portuguese)

At least 41 people have died in Russia's Leningrad Oblast from methanol poisoning after consuming contaminated alcoholic beverages. The victims ingested lethal amounts of methanol from illicitly distributed alcohol. Authorities have opened criminal cases and arrested 14 individuals, including alleged organizers of the scheme. Over 5,000 liters of the tainted drink were seized. Russia has a history of fatal incidents linked to its black market alcohol trade.


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