3 Men Hospitalized After Smoking Tainted Cigarettes in Germany

Three men pass out from consuming tainted cigarettes in Germany 

Four men collapse after smoking contaminated cigarettes in Germany; one arrested. Unknown chemical substance suspected to have caused life-threatening cardiovascular problems.

Three men in western Germany collapsed on Tuesday after smoking cigarettes believed to have been purchased from the same source, which contained an unknown chemical substance.

Meanwhile, a fourth person fell ill over the weekend due to the same drug, adding to the tally of affected individuals.

In Duisburg, Germany, paramedics successfully revived a 52-year-old man who had lost consciousness on Saturday night after smoking a cigarette contaminated with an unknown drug.

Authorities have announced that the individual's condition has stabilized and is no longer considered critical.

Two men, aged 45 and 43, recovered after experiencing similar incidents on Tuesday, where they collapsed due to smoke poisoning.

However, after questioning witnesses and obtaining a description of the suspected cigarette seller.

On suspicion of breaking the New Psychoactive Substances Act, a suspect was placed under arrest.

A search of the suspect's residence yielded nothing, failing to turn up any additional evidence.

According to investigators, smoking a cigarette laced with an unknown chemical substance likely caused severe and potentially life-threatening cardiovascular issues.