Istanbul police display 256 tons of counterfeit alcoholic beverages seized in operation
The Istanbul police department has displayed 256 tons of counterfeit alcoholic beverages in the garden of the police headquarters located on Vatan Avenue. A total of 80 people have been so far detained, who had allegedly established the largest fake drink production network in the country.
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The Istanbul police department has displayed the counterfeit alcoholic beverages seized during an operation undertaken simultaneously in Turkey's nine provinces on Dec. 12.
As part of the operation, a total of 80 people have been so far detained, state-run Anadolu Agency reported on Dec. 14. Thirty three more suspects are sought as part of the investigation.
In the operations conducted across 147 locations in Istanbul, Adana, İzmir, Hatay, Kırklareli, Tekirdağ, Şanlıurfa, Niğde and Aksaray, the police seized 256 tons of counterfeit alcohol along with equipment to counterfeit these beverages.
Turkish police increase operations and inspections around New Year's eve to prevent health hazards due to consumption of counterfeit alcohol.
Authorities warn that counterfeit alcoholic drinks can lead to death, visual impairment and other serious health problems.