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Ukraine: Death from adulterated alcohol
Adulterated alcohol was sold in Ukraine. photo
© Monika Skolimowska/dpa
Several people died after drinking alcohol in Odessa region. Where exactly the alcohol comes from is still unclear. However, an arrest has already taken place.
In a village in the southern Ukrainian region of Odessa, at least four people have been arrested after drinking adulterated alcohol died. Another seven are in hospital with severe poisoning, police said.
All are said to have been drinking alcohol of unknown origin sold in plastic bottles from the local shop. The arrested saleswoman now faces up to ten years in prison.