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Iran Executes Four for Selling Tainted Alcohol as Black ‍Market Trade Turns Deadly

Karaj,⁣ Iran – In a stark reminder of the⁢ dangers of​ Iran’s alcohol​ black market, four ‌individuals were executed Wednesday for selling tainted liquor that resulted in the deaths of 17 people‍ last year.

The executions, which took place in Karaj’s central⁤ prison, were confirmed by Mizan Online, the media arm of ⁣Iran’s‍ judiciary. The four men were sentenced to death in September 2023 after being found guilty of selling adulterated alcohol that led to ​the tragic⁢ deaths and hospitalization of⁤ at least 190 ​others in Alborz​ province, where Karaj is located.

This incident‍ underscores the grim reality of Iran’s alcohol⁢ ban, implemented after⁣ the 1979 Islamic Revolution. The prohibition has fueled a thriving black market⁢ where bootlegged and counterfeit alcohol is often laced with dangerous substances like methanol, ⁤a⁤ cheaper but toxic alternative to ethanol.

Tragically, cases of fatal alcohol poisoning are not uncommon in Iran. Recently, authorities reported over 40 deaths and⁤ hundreds of hospitalizations⁢ in northern ⁢Iran linked to ⁢tainted alcohol consumption. Five individuals were arrested in connection with that incident, with four facing potential death sentences.

Iran’s use of capital punishment, ‍particularly in cases like this, has drawn criticism from international human rights organizations. According to Amnesty International, Iran ⁤ranks second only to⁤ China ⁣in the​ number ⁣of executions carried⁤ out annually.

The⁤ recent tragedies highlight the complex social‌ and legal issues surrounding Iran’s alcohol ban. While the‍ government aims to prevent alcohol consumption, ⁢the demand ⁢persists, driving desperate individuals‍ to a dangerous black market where profit ‍often outweighs safety.

The MoroccoMirror team

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