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A warning has been issued over "industrial strength" counterfeit vodka that could prove fatal. The fake booze has been seized in Birmingham, just an hour's drive from Gloucestershire, and contains levels of alcohol which can trigger vomiting, permanent blindness, kidney or liver problems. In extreme cases it can even result in death. Read More More than 14,000 litres of spirits, wine and beer worth £24,000 was seized from retailers in the Birmingham area. Trading Standards teams are also warning sellers of illegal alcohol they face prosecution and being stripped of any relevant licences after a series of recent raids on rogue premises. |