A man from Ukraine is selling a dangerous substance that has caused many deaths in the UK. The man, Leonid Zakutenko, advertises his services online for people who want to harm themselves. He denies selling the deadly substance when asked by the BBC. However, investigations show that he has been supplying this substance for years. The substance can be deadly if taken, even in small amounts. Families of the victims are calling for action to be taken against the man and the website where he sells the substance. Authorities are aware of the issue but have not yet taken strong action to stop it. It is important to regulate the sale of such substances to prevent more deaths.
Vocabulary List:
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Substancenoun
A particular kind of matter with uniform properties.
Dangerousadjective
Able or likely to cause harm or injury.
Deathsnoun
The action or fact of dying or being killed.
Advertisesverb
Describe or draw attention to something in a public medium to promote sales.
Deniesverb
State that one refuses to admit the truth or existence of.
Investigationsnoun
The action of investigating something or someone.
