ArmInfo.. Over the past day, the number of victims of alcohol poisoning has increased. According to the RA Ministry of Health, another citizen died of alcohol intoxication; thus, the total number of deaths was 18.
In general, 46 cases of poisoning have been registered in Armenia since August 31, 29 of which - in Armavir, 7 - in Yerevan, 2 - in Kotayk. At the moment, 5 citizens receive inpatient treatment.
To recall, three citizens were arrested on the fact of poisoning in Armavir with non-factory vodka. One of them was charged under part 2 of Article 207 (making or selling fake wine or fake vodka or other fake alcoholic beverage for sale) of the RA Criminal Code, the rest - under Part 2 of Article 38-207 (assistance in the preparation or sale of fake wine or counterfeit vodka or other fake alcoholic beverage for sale) of the RA Criminal Code. The preliminary investigation continues.