A security source said all expatriates admitted to hospitals and health centers for treatment after consuming the contaminated alcohol will be deported to their home countries and will be blacklisted, with no possibility of returning back to Kuwait.

The source noted 71 persons (all expatriates), including the four main suspects, have so far been reported to the Public Prosecution. in connection with the contaminated alcohol case, which has caused the death of 23 people.

The source noted that the Public Prosecution will determine the classification of charges, with murder charges likely to be slapped against several of the primary suspects.

The source added that The Ministry of Interior had earlier announced the dismantling of a criminal network specialized in manufacturing and distributing toxic methanol, which led to the recent deaths of expatriates.

During interrogation the suspects had admitted to the charges filed against them — involvement in the production and distribution of methanol, a toxic substance.