Experts are investigating the causes of methanol presence in moonshine that resulted in the deaths of 19 people, identifying two main theories: intentional addition of methanol by the producer and violations in the distillation process.

Experts are investigating the causes of methanol presence in moonshine that resulted in the deaths of 19 people, identifying two main theories: intentional addition of methanol by the producer and violations in the distillation process.

@shot_shot 26 Sep 2025, 14:15

In Slantsy, Nikolai Boytsov was detained on suspicion of selling surrogate alcohol after several people were poisoned, including Sergey Ch., who, according to relatives, died in the hospital, despite being listed as a victim.

@ostorozhno_novosti 26 Sep 2025, 10:28

Two individuals have been detained in connection with a criminal case of causing death by negligence following fatalities from alcohol in Leningrad region.

@varlamov_news 26 Sep 2025, 09:30

At least 19 deaths from surrogate alcohol containing methanol have been reported in the Leningrad region since early September, including cases involving 54-year-old Yuri and 69-year-old Boris. A 60-year-old teacher and a 78-year-old pensioner, who sold alcohol to local residents, have been detained.

@shot_shot 26 Sep 2025, 09:30

A private house attic in Leningrad region revealed containers and equipment for illegal moonshine production under unsanitary conditions.

@bazabazon 26 Sep 2025, 09:24

The detainee for selling surrogate alcohol in Leningrad region had a previous conviction for illegal alcohol trafficking and did not appear in court due to poisoning from his own product.

@mash 26 Sep 2025, 09:23

The son of the suspect in the surrogate sale case in Leningrad region claims that his mother is not involved in the mass poisoning and blames acquaintances of her ex-husband.

@ostorozhno_novosti 26 Sep 2025, 09:17

In the Leningrad region, 19 deaths from alcohol poisoning were recorded in September, with methanol confirmed as the cause in eight cases, linked to unauthorized production and sale of alcohol.

@meduzalive 26 Sep 2025, 09:06

The number of fatalities from surrogate alcohol in Slantsy has risen to 19, with methanol poisoning being the cause of death, and one victim is in extremely serious condition.

@shot_shot 26 Sep 2025, 09:00

In the Slantsevsky district of Leningrad region, 19 people died from alcohol poisoning in September, with methanol poisoning confirmed in eight cases, according to local authorities.

@varlamov_news 26 Sep 2025, 09:00