News (Media Awareness Project) - Saudi Arabia: 19 Die, 17 Hospitalized After Drinking Cologne |
| Title: | Saudi Arabia: 19 Die, 17 Hospitalized After Drinking Cologne |
| Published On: | 2002-06-10 |
| Source: | San Jose Mercury News (CA) |
| Fetched On: | 2008-01-23 05:19:46 |
19 DIE, 17 HOSPITALIZED AFTER DRINKING COLOGNE
Nineteen people in Riyadh have died and 17 hospitalized after drinking
cologne containing methanol, news reports said Sunday.
Drinking alcohol is banned in Saudi Arabia and punishable by lashings,
fines and prison terms. Some people drink cologne as an alcohol substitute.
Nineteen people in Riyadh have died and 17 hospitalized after drinking
cologne containing methanol, news reports said Sunday.
Drinking alcohol is banned in Saudi Arabia and punishable by lashings,
fines and prison terms. Some people drink cologne as an alcohol substitute.
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