10K gallons of illegal alcohol seized at Mexican resorts; 2 bars shut down

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Monday, August 14, 2017
Illegal alcohol seized at tourist hot spots in Mexico
Illegal alcohol seized at tourist hot spots in Mexico

MEXICO -- Authorities confiscated 10,000 gallons of illegal alcohol from tourist hot spots in Mexico.

Officials raided 31 resorts and nightclubs after reports of counterfeit liquor being served to customers.

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Two bars were shut down, including a lobby bar where 20-year-old Abbey Connor of Wisconsin allegedly drank tainted alcohol and later drowned in a pool during a family vacation in January.

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Connor was found facedown in the pool at Iberostar Paraiso resort in Playa del Carmen. Her brother suffered a concussion. He said he doesn't remember what happened and there were reportedly no cameras.

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The popular Fat Tuesday bar in Cancun has been temporarily shut down.