Laos methanol-tainted alcohol deaths investigation update
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Laos Ministry of Public Security, Distillery owner
Vang Vieng, Laos
November 2024
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 27/18/2026, 6:00:31 PM
Laos authorities state they cannot determine the cause of death for six tourists due to lack of autopsies. Excessive levels of methanol were found in vodka from the distillery involved. The distillery owner faces charges for selling harmful food products, but not for the deaths.
- Earlier version 17/18/2026, 1:40:25 PM
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