Certain bars have been involved in a worrying practice in the vibrant party town of Kavos, Greece. They have been reusing unfinished drinks and reselling them to unsuspecting tourists.
The Independent Revenue Authority (AADE), together with diligent local police officers, took action against these bars. They suspected these establishments of evading taxes and selling illegal alcohol, as the New York Post reported.
Between August 30 and September 1, a major operation took place in the popular tourist area, causing quite a stir and leading to the closure of several bars.
The crackdown was motivated by suspicions that these bars could be evading taxes and selling illegal or manipulated alcohol.
AADE agents and local authorities arrived in Kavos to begin an investigation. What they discovered was deeply worrying.
A total of 26 catering companies failed to provide receipts for a staggering $286,782 in transactions. But what alarmed the tourism community was the revelation that seven bars were serving drinks without the necessary lot number markings.
The absence of these markings indicated that these beverages may have been acquired illegally and could present potential health risks. In response to this troubling discovery, eight samples were collected and sent to the State Department of Chemistry for extensive testing.
Bartenders reportedly collected leftover drinks in bins, stored them in kegs, and sold them in shots to unsuspecting customers.
As a result, these establishments were temporarily closed for 48 hours and faced substantial fines. Kavos, famous for being a party spot with little supervision, is now in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.
This follows the recent tragedy of 22-year-old British police officer Hannah Byrne, whose body was found on the streets of Kavos early on a Friday morning.
unpack
Initial reports indicated that he may have died from a fall and head injury, but Corfu’s chief medical officer, Yannis Aivatidis, raised worrying questions. He mentioned that he had alcohol on his breath and asked how he could have died shortly after arriving.
They are currently investigating whether contaminated alcohol played a role in his death, and only toxicology tests can provide definitive answers.
For more current stories, follow us on Telegram.
Categories: Trending
Source: vtt.edu.vn