Counterfeit Alcohol Risks Lives

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A recent surged in fake alcohol is putting lives at risk and costs the UK around $8,619,000 a year in lost revenue. Video courtesy of Sky News.

"It can be extremely dangerous. The abdominal pain can be severe, and they will need medication to get on top of that."

"It can lead to liver failure. It can lead to kidney failure and it can ultimately lead to death."

Police raided three stores in Lincolnshire where they found fake Smirnoff vodka containing the solvent isopropanol - a chemical used as a cleaning fluid.

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Source:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12456360
http://www.tnp.sg/content/fake-alcohol-sold-all-over-uk
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-15227238
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