Concerns over drink spiking are continuing to grow in Glasgow, particularly in busy bars and nightclubs across the city centre.
According to figures from Police Scotland, 144 reports of people being spiked were recorded last year, that is an increase of around 40% compared with previous years.
Police Scotland has warned young people to remain vigilant when socialising and has advised them to take precautions, including keeping drinks covered and being aware of their surroundings.
A range of substances that can be involved in spiking incidents include Ecstasy, Rohypnol and Ketamine are among those reported in connection with spiking cases. Victims can experience a range of effects including confusion, memory loss and in some cases loss of consciousness.
Young women are among those who have raised concerns about being the targets while on nights out. More recently, reports of suspected spiking by injection have also come to light with people alleging that they were injected without their consent while in crowded late-night venues.
The reported incidents have renewed calls for people to remain cautious on nights out and for venues and authorities to continue taking steps to protect the public.
Anyone who believes they may have been spiked is advised to seek medical assistance and report the incident to the police as soon as possible.
