Drunk to Death

Two brothers have died in East Luwu, South Sulawesi,

after consuming a large amount of bootleg alcohol (minuman keras).

The victims have been identified as B, 44, and B, 36, 

both residents of Baruga village in Malili district.

Prior to their deaths, the brothers had drunk Topi Raja, a local brand of bootleg alcohol,

during a drinking party .

Each 1-liter bottle of Topi Raja costs about Rp 50,000 (US$3.52).

the drinking party was held in an empty house belonging to local resident.

The victims apparently said they felt nauseous and had chest pains after the party. (mual)

“The victims were treated at the local puskesmas prior to their deaths,”

, referring to the Malili Community Health Center, 

 “The police have already confiscated 26 bottles of Topi Raja and 17 bottles of the M150 beverage,

and have also detained the seller [as part of] the investigation,”.

Police have cordoned off the scene of the crime in the ongoing investigation.

(memasang tali pengaman pembatas – police line)