At least 17 people died and another 22 are receiving hospital treatment after drinking tainted alcohol, Turkish media reported on Wednesday. Eight people suspected of having supplied the alcoholic beverages have been detained, according to the state-run Anadolu news agency. Last week, authorities announced that they had seized 410 litres of ethanol and methanol, as well as 165 bottles of contraband alcohol and equipment used in the production of alcoholic drinks.
