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Primary method of counterfeit alcohol production uncovered in Turkey by mid-2025?
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Turkey Seizes 136,904 Liters of Counterfeit Alcohol Worth 40 Million TL, Arrests 279 Suspects in Nationwide Operations
Dec 26, 2024, 05:13 AM
In a series of operations named 'ÇENGEL-14' and 'ÇENGEL-15', Turkish authorities seized a total of 136,904 liters of counterfeit and ethyl alcohol across 81 provinces. The operations led to the arrest of 279 suspects and the dismantling of 21 illegal distilleries. The Interior Minister, Ali Yerlikaya, confirmed these figures, emphasizing the government's commitment to combatting illegal alcohol production. Additionally, a separate operation in Ankara resulted in the confiscation of 1,050 liters of counterfeit alcohol valued at approximately 40 million TL, which was intended for New Year's celebrations. The crackdown on illegal alcohol production reflects ongoing efforts to address public health and safety concerns associated with counterfeit beverages.
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