Death toll from bootleg alcohol in Iran rises to 42

Alcohol is illegal for Muslims in Iran but bootleg booze is widely available on the black market

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An Iranian police officer disposes of confiscated alcohol
(Image credit: Getty Images)

The death toll in Iran from a recent spate of incidents involving bootleg alcohol has increased to 42, the country's government has announced.

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