As a result of consuming homemade alcoholic beverages containing methanol, 11 individuals have been poisoned and hospitalized in the Hajjiabad County of Hormozgan Province. Mahmoud Hosseinpour, the head of the pre-hospital emergency and disaster management of Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, announced on Thursday that two people are in the intensive care unit (ICU), while three others are hospitalized in the internal ward with symptoms of blurred vision and dizziness. Meanwhile, there has been no news about the condition of six other poisoned individuals. In this regard, the head of the judiciary in Hormozgan reported the identification and arrest of two of the 'main agents involved in the preparation and distribution of poisoned alcoholic beverages in Hajjiabad County.' Mojtaba Ghahramani stated, 'Given the sensitivity of the issue due to the poisoning of about 11 individuals, technical and police investigations into the suspects began immediately upon their arrest as per judicial orders.' He added that investigations to identify other suspects in this case are ongoing. Previously, on June 16, reports emerged of dozens being poisoned and at least 10 deaths due to the consumption of poisoned alcoholic beverages, with the victims aged 'between 16 and 50 years' hospitalized in the 'Kowsar, Alborz, Rajai, and Kasra' hospitals in Alborz Province. Additionally, Hossein Fazeli Hekrandi, the head of the judiciary in Alborz Province, confirmed the death of '15 individuals' and the poisoning and hospitalization of 'around 180 individuals.' On June 21, the judiciary of the Islamic Republic announced the arrest of 'one of the main suspects' involved in their production and distribution following 'the order of the head of the judiciary.' According to a report by the World Health Organization published in 2018, Iran ranks ninth in the world in terms of alcohol consumption. Kazem Alamdari, a sociologist, told the Persian section of Voice of America that the Islamic Republic is 'directly responsible for the lives lost due to the consumption of fake alcohol.'
Alcohol Poisoning from Fake Alcohol Reaches Hormozgan Province
In Hormozgan Province, 11 individuals have been hospitalized due to methanol poisoning from homemade alcoholic beverages. Authorities have arrested two main suspects involved in the production and distribution of these toxic drinks. This incident highlights the ongoing public health crisis related to alcohol consumption in Iran, where alcohol is banned.
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📰 What Happened
In Hormozgan Province, 11 people were hospitalized due to methanol poisoning from homemade alcohol. Authorities arrested two suspects involved in producing and distributing the toxic beverages.
- 11 individuals were poisoned, with some in critical condition.
- Two suspects have been arrested, and investigations are ongoing.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Alcohol is banned in Iran, leading to a black market for homemade and smuggled alcoholic beverages, which are often unsafe.
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