Vile predators using over-the-counter medicines and drug-laced vapes to spike victims

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The Metropolitan Police force has warned predators are increasingly using prescription and over-the-counter medications as well as drug-laced vapes to spike victims.Detectives have seen cases with vapes that contain THC, the main psychoactive chemical in cannabis, and the drug spice, as well as the use of high doses of everyday medication such as antihistamines and travel sickness pills that cause drowsiness.There is also an increasing number of cases at private parties in flats or houses, rather than bars and clubs, the force said.In the past year, more than 2,700 spiking-related offences were reported to the Met, of which just 131 led to a charge, caution or summons, although this was an increase of 20 per cent on the previous year.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Out of those, more than half the victims were aged 18 to 35.Spiking cases are complex to investigate because the drugs are rapidly metabolised, and police encourage victims to report the crime quickly.Self-testing kits...

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