Alcohol
Youths in Stockholm poisoned by fake alcohol from Snapchat sellers
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Several youths in the Stockholm area were hospitalized over the weekend after drinking toxic fake alcohol bought via Snapchat. Police are warning about the dangers of so-called vodkabilar ahead of the autumn break. All affected have recovered, but investigations are ongoing.
Teenagers recover after poisoning from illegal spirits in Stockholm
Several teenagers in Stockholm have been hospitalized after drinking illegal 'bootleg spirits' obtained via social media. Doctors assess that they will recover, but warn of the dangers of such products. Police have detained five people suspected of illegal sales.
Six teenagers hospitalized after smuggled alcohol in Alby
Six teenagers aged around 15 have been taken to hospital after drinking smuggled alcohol at a party in Alby south of Stockholm. Police were called to the scene on Friday evening and have launched an investigation into causing bodily harm and illegal alcohol handling. One youth was transported by ambulance, while parents drove the others to medical care.
Swedes drink less but buy more alcohol from Systembolaget
A new report from CAN shows that Swedes' alcohol consumption has decreased by 6.5 percent over five years. At the same time, purchases at the state monopoly Systembolaget have increased. Fewer Swedes buy alcohol abroad, partly due to the pandemic and changed habits.
Nacada seizes counterfeit alcohol worth Sh5.28 million in Kajiado
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Nacada) has seized counterfeit alcohol worth Sh5.28 million in an operation in Kitengela, Kajiado County. The raid involved collaboration with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and National Police Service (NPS). The shop owner was arrested, and the alcohol was taken for further inspection.