Five Arrested After Tainted Alcohol Hospitalizes Stockholm Teens
Stockholm police arrested five suspects after contaminated alcohol hospitalized multiple teenagers. The alcohol contained isopropanol, a chemical found in cleaning products. Authorities connected the suspects to illegal alcohol sales through a 'vodka car' operation.
Stockholm police arrested five people after a tainted alcohol incident sent teenagers to hospitals. Approximately ten youths from Stockholm suburbs required ambulance transport over the weekend. They consumed strong alcohol believed to contain cleaning products.
Hospital tests confirmed the presence of isopropanol in their systems. This chemical appears in cleaning and disinfectant products. It can cause vomiting, abdominal pain, and breathing difficulties.
Police spokesperson Mats Eriksson stated that hospitals are seeing numerous alcohol poisoning cases. The five suspects face charges including serious illegal handling of spirits and causing bodily harm. Authorities connected them to a "vodka car" used for alcohol sales.
Sweden maintains strict alcohol sales regulations through the Systembolaget monopoly. This incident highlights ongoing challenges with illegal alcohol distribution. The case demonstrates how black market alcohol operations can endanger public health.
Police continue investigating how the contaminated alcohol reached teenagers. All hospitalized youths are receiving medical treatment for poisoning symptoms.