A Cantinero was arrested in Vietnam on Friday for allegedly making a deadly homemade smoothness that led to the death of a British woman and her fiance in December.
According local reportsThe Provincial Police Agency pressed the charges against the 46 -year -old waiter, identified as Le Gia, for violating food security regulations.
The officers said Gia had used 70 percent medical alcoholMixing it with water, lemonade and sugar to make the Limoncello that sold to the couple on December 24, police said in a statement. The police also pointed out that the alcohol used was only disinfectant and not to be used in food processing.
Police in HOI, a 46 -year -old woman arrested, Le Gia, on February 7.
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“After drinking drinks, the two suffered a serious poisoning of methanol, which led to their death,” the statement said.
The Local Police added that the case is being investigated and managed by the police force.
On December 26, Greta Marie Otteson, 33, and Arno Quinto Els, 36, were found dead in separate rooms in Villa Hoi An Silverbell in Hội An, according to Vietnam News.
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The Vietnamese police confirmed that Otteson and Els died of methanol poisoning for contaminated alcohol after consuming “homemade” contaminated “.
Methanol is a clear and colorless alcohol used in all types of daily products such as industrial cleaners, solvents, painting, cosmetics and antifreeze. Methanol is toxic and mortal when consumed.
The couple allegedly ordered two bottles of a restaurant on Christmas eve and woke up with “the worst hangover” Christmas day and tried to “sleep.”
According to the reports, Otteson contacted his parents through WhatsApp on Christmas Day to tell them about his hangover and that he was seeing “black points” in his vision.
Vietnam news He said the authorities collected several empty liquor bottles from the scene. It was also reported that the initial findings “showed no signs of scratches or external force in the bodies.”
“The Vietnamese police have now confirmed that the cause of death was methanol poisoning, as verified by the autopsy results,” Otteson's parents said in a statement.
“Both Greta and Arno were experienced worldwide. They found their perfect home and were incredibly happy with their life in Vietnam, planning the future, ”he continued his statement. “They were a loving couple with their life ahead of them. The taxes we have had of everyone are incredible. Our goal is to take people who supplied alcohol and killed Greta and Arno before justice. “
On November 20, 2024, Canada issued a travel notice After six tourists, mostly 19 to 20, died from alleged poisoning by methanol in a popular backpack city in northern Laos earlier that month.
“Several foreigners in Vang Vieng have been victims of suspected poisoning by adulthood methanol,” said the warning. “Be aware if you choose to drink alcohol. Avoid accepting free or low -price drinks. Just buy alcohol in bottles and sealed cans of good reputation stores. Look for medical assistance if you start feeling sick. “
The notice was released after two Australian teenagers and a British woman died of alleged poisoning of methanol after drinking alcohol contained in Laos.
–With Katie Dangerfield files by Global News
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