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GBL Substance Found in Water Cooler in Larnaca, Investigations Ongoing

Published January 7, 2026, 16:12
GBL Substance Found in Water Cooler in Larnaca, Investigations Ongoing

Investigations are underway in Larnaca following the detection of the substance GBL in a water cooler linked to the death of a 78-year-old and the hospitalization of four individuals. The State Chemistry confirmed the presence of the substance, which is considered crucial to the investigation. Police are investigating how GBL ended up in the cooler and continue to take statements from the victims' families and acquaintances. So far, no other individuals have been reported to have consumed water from the same cooler. The case is being handled with care, considering the complexity of the substance and its potential effects. The health condition of the hospitalized patients is improving, with one patient having been extubated but remaining in the ICU.