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Larnaca Death: Police Focus on GBL Substance

Published January 9, 2026, 06:20
Larnaca Death: Police Focus on GBL Substance

Police in Larnaca are investigating the death of a 78-year-old man and the hospitalization of four people with symptoms of poisoning. Initial tests revealed the presence of the substance GBL (gamma-Butyrolactone) in the water consumed by the victims. The investigation focuses on how the substance ended up in the water and how the bottle of contaminated water was placed in the refrigerator of the house. A key suspect is the 44-year-old son of the victim, who is on trial for drugs and lived in the basement of the house. The testimony of the son and his 73-year-old mother is expected to shed light on the case.