This is the second victim in São Bernardo do Campo; First case in the city was confirmed on September 18, and someone else lost their lives in the state capital
The Public Security Bureau of (SSP) investigates the third death suspected of methanol intoxication after adulterated alcohol consumption. This is the second victim in São Bernardo do Campo, ABC São Paulo. Another death was recorded in the capital. The first death confirmed in São Bernardo took place on September 18. A 48 -year -old man was rescued in Itu and transferred to São Bernardo, where he died. The new case occurred on Sunday (28). Police are still awaiting the expert report to confirm the poisoning.
The criminal faction First Command of the Capital () may be behind the recent cases of poisoning caused by adulterated alcohol in São Paulo, according to the Brazilian Association to Combat forgery (ABCF). In a statement released on Sunday, the entity says it suspects that the methanol used to tamper with drinks may be the same illegally imported by the faction to mix with fuel.
A month ago, a major operation of the Public Prosecution Service of SP against organized crime found the use of adulterated fuel in posts. The establishments used 90% methanol – the maximum allowed is 0.5% of the substance in gasoline and alcohol.
What is methanol?
Also called methyl alcohol, methanol is a highly flammable biofuel, which can be obtained through destructive distillation of wood, sugarcane processing or fossil gases. Its chemical properties are similar to ethanol, but with a higher level of toxicity. Used as a solvent in chemical industries, the substance is also applied to the manufacture of plastics and for the production of biodiesel and fuel.
Accidental or intentional methanol intake causes serious poisoning and can lead to death. According to the government, beverage tampering increases the severity of the situation, since, from a public health point of view, it can cause epidemic outbreaks with severe cases and high lethality rate.
Since last Saturday (27), the São Paulo Department of Health has recommended that bars, restaurants and places that sell beverage check with attention to the origin of the products offered by suppliers. The folder also warns that the population buy only drinks from legalized manufacturers who have a label, safety seal and tax seal, avoiding dubious origin options to prevent cases of intoxication that can endanger life.
*With information from Estadão Content
Posted by Nicolas Robert
