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Contaminated illicit alcohol being sold to unsuspecting customers at licensed bottle shops, study reveals

19 May 2026 2:22 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Australians may be drinking contaminated spirits without realising it, according to new research showing illicit alcohol being sold alongside legal products at bottle shops.

A preliminary investigation of licensed retailers in Melbourne revealed that illicit bottles of vodka are being sold – often at a cheaper price point than competitor products – in breach of food safety, liquor and tax regulations.

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