Three people have died and 18 more are under medical observation after poisoning from an alcoholic beverage in Morocco, MWN reported on June 4.
An investigation by the Royal Gendarmerie has identified the suspects involved in the incident. Two people, ages 41 and 21, were arrested.
The investigation aims to establish their alleged involvement in the production and distribution of harmful products that have caused deaths among Moroccans.
Authorities are also working to establish a link between the deaths and alcohol consumption. Efforts are being made to arrest all persons involved in this criminal activity.
A royal decree from 1967 prohibits any establishment from selling or offering alcoholic beverages to Muslim citizens. Tourists are an exception to this law.
Despite the strict ban, many Moroccans still have access to alcohol through licensed bars, restaurants and shops that primarily serve tourists, while some Moroccans obtain it illegally.
Alcohol remains one of the main sources of budget revenue in Morocco. The sale of alcoholic beverages generated around Dh1.4 billion in 2016, according to Customs and Excise (TIC) data.
Although alcohol consumption among Moroccans fell by 40% between 2010 and 2016, according to the WHO, in 2016, 24.5 liters of alcohol were consumed per person per year.
Source: Rossa Primavera
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