Page "Prohibition" Paragraph 44

On 14 September, 2012, the government of the Czech Republic banned all sales of liquor with more than 20 % alcohol.

From this date on it is illegal to sell ( and / or offer for sale ) such alcoholic beverages in shops, supermarkets, bars, restaurants, gas stations, e-shops etc.

This measure was taken in response to the wave of methanol poisoning cases resulting in the deaths of 18 people in the Czech Republic.

Since the beginning of the " methanol affair " the total number of deaths has increased to 25.

The ban remains until further notice, though restrictions were eased towards the end of September.