Certain bars have been involved in a concerning practice in the vibrant party town of Kavos, Greece. They've been repurposing unfinished drinks and reselling them to unsuspecting tourists.
The Independent Public Revenue Authority (AADE), along 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.
The crackdown was prompted by suspicions that these bars could be evading taxes and selling illegal or tampered with alcohol.?
Agents from AADE and local law enforcement arrived in Kavos to initiate an inquiry. What they discovered was deeply concerning.
A total of 26 catering businesses failed to provide receipts for an astounding $286,782 in transactions.?But what alarmed the tourist community was the revelation that seven bars served drinks without the necessary lot number markings.
The absence of these markings indicated that these drinks may have been acquired unlawfully and could pose potential health risks. In response to this troubling discovery, eight samples were gathered and sent to the State Department of Chemistry for thorough testing.
As a result, these establishments were temporarily closed for 48 hours and faced substantial fines. Kavos, famous as a party spot with little oversight, is now in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.
Initial reports indicated she may have died from a fall and head injury, but Corfu's chief medical officer, Yannis Aivatidis, raised concerning issues. He mentioned she had alcohol on her breath and questioned how she could have died shortly after arriving.
They are currently investigating whether tainted alcohol played a part in her death, and only toxicology tests can provide definitive answers.
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