Police issue warning ahead of New Year's Eve advising people who think they have been spiked to report the issue as soon as possible.
Almost 5,000 spiking incidents were reported to police over the course of a year, with reports of spiking by needle narrowly outstripping reports of drink spiking.
Data released by the National Police Chiefs Council reveals that among the 800 tests carried out so far, the most common drugs detected were cocaine, ketamine and MDMA. However, only 3% of cases were found to"contain a controlled drug which supports a spiking incident".• 3% of cases found to"contain a controlled drug which supports a spiking incident"• 212 reports of"other spiking" - for example in cigarettes and food
The NPCC's lead for tackling violence against women and girls, Deputy Chief Constable Maggie Blyth, said police have"increased action" against spiking through measures like having undercover detectives in bars. She said:"Behind each of these reports is a frightened victim whose night out has turned into a nightmare."Police forces have increased action against spiking, with uniformed and covert operations in bars and clubs, working alongside venues to prevent and investigate spiking."
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