Spiked drinks can occur at any social gathering say police
The Nanaimo RCMP is issuing a generic warning to the public around the issue of drinks being spiked. Recently a female patron at a local nightclub reported seeing a foreign substance in her drink. The patron immediately stopped drinking it and alerted the staff at the nightclub, who in turn called the police. The patron, an adult female, did not suffer any adverse reactions and did not require medical attention. The incident is being investigated.
“We are issuing this warning out of an abundance of caution,” said R/Cst Gary O’Brien of the Nanaimo RCMP.
“The patron did the correct thing which allowed our officers to initiate an investigation. The patron did not suffer any adverse reactions and did not require medical attention
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“Spiked drinks are not limited to night clubs and can occur at any social gathering,” added O’Brien. “They occur when a foreign substance is added to a drink. The substance is commonly referred to as a roofie
and is derived from the drug GHB also known as the date rape drug. The affects vary but you may instantly begin to feel very drunk or sleepy, confused or disoriented. You could also feel dizzy and may have trouble standing or walking. If you suspect that your drink has been spiked, alert your friends, do not allow yourself to become isolated and seek medical aid immediately.”
Other signs that your drink may have been spiked are if it begins to look muddy or cloudy and excessive bubbles begin to form.
The investigation is continuing and if anyone has information on drinks being spiked, please contact the Nanaimo RCMP non-emergency line at 250-754-2345.
