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Substance Found in Fatal Water Cooler Confirmed as GBL

Published January 7, 2026, 16:17

The State Chemistry has confirmed the presence of the substance GBL (gamma-Butyrolactone) in the water cooler in Larnaca, which is linked to the death of a 78-year-old and the illness of four people. The substance is considered crucial for the investigation, with the Police continuing their investigation to determine how it ended up in the water. The condition of the hospitalized patients is improving, and one patient has been extubated. GBL overdose can be difficult to treat due to its multiple effects on the body.